Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 10.9% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 31% (151.3 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $67,632 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) | Seattle | Las Vegas | Seattle vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 100.2 | +10.9% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.3 | +8.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 115.5 | +31.0% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 90.6 | +2.4% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.7 | +8.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 101.6 | +7.4% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Las Vegas | $45,088 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Las Vegas | $90,176 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Las Vegas | $135,264 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.