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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 12.3% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 29% (148.6 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $66,773 buys in Las Vegas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Las Vegas | New York vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 100.2 | +12.3% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 96.3 | +14.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 115.5 | +28.6% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 90.6 | +40.1% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 98.7 | +7.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 101.6 | +11.7% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Las Vegas | $44,515 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Las Vegas | $89,030 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Las Vegas | $133,545 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.