salaryLas Vegas is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,806
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$143
👥 People living there
660,400
310,178
Commute to work
25.7 min
32.6 min
College degree
27.7%
19.7%
Own their home
56.6%
24.4%
Below poverty line
14%
23.4%
Unemployment
7.4%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Newark for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $106,420 | +80% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $47,610 | +76% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $157,000 | +61% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $96,900 | +49% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $208,880 | +39% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $105,540 | +36% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $100,520 | +35% in Newark |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $78,610 | +32% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Newark cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $67,393 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Newark?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $56,147 in Newark, 42% more in Las Vegas.