salaryCharlotte is 3% 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
$1,881
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$159
👥 People living there
903,844
660,400
Commute to work
24.7 min
25.7 min
College degree
48%
27.7%
Own their home
51%
56.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14%
Unemployment
4.6%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $59,280 | +53% in Las Vegas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $27,110 | -26% in Las Vegas |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $77,750 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $62,380 | +22% in Las Vegas |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $70,890 | +20% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | $75,920 | +17% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $45,350 | +15% in Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $103,940 | +15% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $61,767 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 11% more in Charlotte.