salaryKansas City is 8% 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
$1,535
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$159
👥 People living there
510,612
660,400
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.7 min
College degree
38.4%
27.7%
Own their home
55.4%
56.6%
Below poverty line
14.6%
14%
Unemployment
4.4%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $103,940 | +25% in Las Vegas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $27,110 | -25% in Las Vegas |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $77,750 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $59,700 | -22% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,420 | $75,920 | +18% in Las Vegas |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $109,210 | +18% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,710 | $45,350 | +14% in Las Vegas |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $150,510 | +12% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $64,974 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 6% more in Las Vegas.