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Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 8.2% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 34% (115.5 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $69,299 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | New Orleans | Las Vegas vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 92.6 | +8.2% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 93.7 | +2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 86.0 | +34.3% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 71.2 | +27.3% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 95.7 | +3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 98.2 | +3.4% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in New Orleans | $46,199 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in New Orleans | $92,398 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in New Orleans | $138,598 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.