Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 9.2% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 45% (115.5 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $82,640 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | San Jose | Las Vegas vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 110.4 | -9.2% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 105.2 | -8.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 211.9 | -45.5% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 156.7 | -42.1% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 100.3 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 119.3 | -14.8% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in San Jose | $55,093 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in San Jose | $110,186 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in San Jose | $165,279 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.