Las Vegas is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,619
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$159
👥 People living there
573,243
660,400
Commute to work
29.1 min
25.7 min
College degree
36.1%
27.7%
Own their home
47.5%
56.6%
Below poverty line
19.7%
14%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $27,110 | -25% in Las Vegas |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $59,280 | -20% in Las Vegas |
| Operations Manager | $117,040 | $97,290 | -17% in Las Vegas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $65,040 | -15% in Las Vegas |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $150,510 | +14% in Las Vegas |
| Cashier | $33,760 | $29,360 | -13% in Las Vegas |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,250 | $38,940 | -10% in Las Vegas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $144,060 | +9% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $57,547 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 16% more in Las Vegas.