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Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 15.4% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 69% (194.7 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $65,011 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 Francisco | Las Vegas | San Francisco vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 100.2 | +15.4% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 96.3 | +12.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 115.5 | +68.5% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 90.6 | +90.4% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 98.7 | +7.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 101.6 | +17.2% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Las Vegas | $43,341 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Las Vegas | $86,681 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Las Vegas | $130,022 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.