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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 2.3% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 2% (113.1 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $73,289 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) | Philadelphia | Las Vegas | Philadelphia vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 100.2 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 96.3 | +0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 115.5 | -2.1% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 90.6 | +26.2% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 98.7 | +4.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 101.6 | +4.7% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Las Vegas | $48,860 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Las Vegas | $97,719 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Las Vegas | $146,579 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.