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Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 2.1% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 12% (115.5 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $73,460 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Raleigh | Las Vegas vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 98.2 | +2.1% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 96.6 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 103.5 | +11.7% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 89.0 | +1.9% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 98.2 | +0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 97.0 | +4.7% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Raleigh | $48,973 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Raleigh | $97,946 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Raleigh | $146,920 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.