salaryLas Vegas is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,806
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$157
👥 People living there
660,400
209,978
Commute to work
25.7 min
35.6 min
College degree
27.7%
35.7%
Own their home
56.6%
46.2%
Below poverty line
14%
13.8%
Unemployment
7.4%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $64,614 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $90,108 in Yonkers, 12% more in Yonkers.