salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,711
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$159
👥 People living there
237,242
660,400
Commute to work
18.9 min
25.7 min
College degree
47.5%
27.7%
Own their home
63.2%
56.6%
Below poverty line
10.6%
14%
Unemployment
3.6%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $150,510 | +37% in Las Vegas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $103,760 | +28% in Las Vegas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $27,110 | -24% in Las Vegas |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $62,380 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $59,280 | -22% in Las Vegas |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $74,670 | +20% in Las Vegas |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $97,290 | +16% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,220 | $45,350 | +16% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Boise City and Las Vegas cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $61,112 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 14% more in Boise City.