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Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 6.4% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 13% (130.2 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $70,461 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) | Sacramento | Las Vegas | Sacramento vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 100.2 | +6.4% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.3 | +9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 115.5 | +12.7% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 90.6 | +66.9% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.7 | +1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 101.6 | -0.3% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Las Vegas | $46,974 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Las Vegas | $93,949 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Las Vegas | $140,923 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.