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
$1,347
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$159
👥 People living there
638,530
660,400
Commute to work
24.8 min
25.7 min
College degree
18.1%
27.7%
Own their home
50.3%
56.6%
Below poverty line
32.7%
14%
Unemployment
14%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Detroit | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $86,370 | $59,700 | -31% in Las Vegas |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $109,210 | +29% in Las Vegas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $27,110 | -28% in Las Vegas |
| Civil Engineer | $92,550 | $106,110 | +15% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,900 | $45,350 | +14% in Las Vegas |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $70,890 | -14% in Las Vegas |
| Medical Assistant | $39,410 | $44,220 | +12% in Las Vegas |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,730 | $39,560 | -12% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Detroit 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 Detroit?
About $59,950 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 46% more in Las Vegas.