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Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 0.6% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 6% (115.5 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $75,489 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Salt Lake City | Las Vegas vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 100.9 | -0.6% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 96.4 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 123.3 | -6.3% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 79.0 | +14.7% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 99.0 | -0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 98.5 | +3.2% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Salt Lake City | $50,326 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Salt Lake City | $100,652 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Salt Lake City | $150,977 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.