salaryLas Vegas is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,806
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$127
👥 People living there
660,400
439,418
Commute to work
25.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
27.7%
48.7%
Own their home
56.6%
42.3%
Below poverty line
14%
13.4%
Unemployment
7.4%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $113,700 | +92% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $186,610 | +80% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $132,000 | +70% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $123,250 | +65% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $101,860 | +57% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $149,990 | +54% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $219,080 | +52% in Oakland |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $57,830 | +46% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $69,219 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Oakland?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $109,576 in Oakland, 27% more in Oakland.