salaryColumbus is 5% 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
$1,611
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$159
👥 People living there
914,802
660,400
Commute to work
21.5 min
25.7 min
College degree
38.2%
27.7%
Own their home
44.1%
56.6%
Below poverty line
18.1%
14%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $27,110 | -28% in Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $103,940 | +24% in Las Vegas |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $77,750 | -23% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $75,920 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $65,040 | -17% in Las Vegas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $144,060 | +16% in Las Vegas |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $39,560 | -15% in Las Vegas |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $109,210 | +13% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,983 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 11% more in Las Vegas.