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Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 11.6% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 55% (179.3 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $67,176 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) | San Diego | Las Vegas | San Diego vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 100.2 | +11.6% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 96.3 | +12.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 115.5 | +55.2% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 90.6 | +92.2% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 98.7 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 101.6 | +11.9% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Las Vegas | $44,784 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Las Vegas | $89,568 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Las Vegas | $134,352 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.