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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 5.1% less expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 32% (79.0 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $79,044 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) | St. Louis | Las Vegas | St. Louis vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 100.2 | -5.1% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 96.3 | +3.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 115.5 | -31.6% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 90.6 | -22.9% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.7 | -0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 101.6 | -10.4% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Las Vegas | $52,696 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Las Vegas | $105,392 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Las Vegas | $158,088 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.