salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,056
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,621
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$85,786
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$404,400
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,854
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$161
$112
👥 People living there
278,595
1,579,706
Commute to work
26.7 min
31.7 min
College degree
18.9%
35.4%
Own their home
63.6%
51.8%
Below poverty line
12.1%
21.4%
Unemployment
8.5%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick North Las Vegas for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | North Las Vegas | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $36,570 | +35% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $78,050 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $74,860 | +25% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $121,630 | +25% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $78,570 | +21% in Philadelphia |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,070 | +19% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $89,580 | +15% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $170,660 | +13% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is North Las Vegas or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
North Las Vegas and Philadelphia cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in North Las Vegas?
About $61,400 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, North Las Vegas or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $85,786 in North Las Vegas and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 28% more in North Las Vegas.
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