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Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 2.3% more expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 16% (115.5 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $73,298 buys in Virginia Beach, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Virginia Beach | Las Vegas vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 97.9 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 96.8 | -0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 99.8 | +15.8% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 89.6 | +1.2% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 98.6 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 100.1 | +1.5% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Virginia Beach | $48,865 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Virginia Beach | $97,731 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Virginia Beach | $146,596 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.