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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 5.5% less expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 38% (72.0 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $79,392 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) | Pittsburgh | Las Vegas | Pittsburgh vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 100.2 | -5.5% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.3 | +4.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 115.5 | -37.7% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 90.6 | +18.8% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 98.7 | -1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 101.6 | -9.0% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Las Vegas | $52,928 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Las Vegas | $105,856 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Las Vegas | $158,784 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.