salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,056
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,621
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$85,786
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$404,400
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,854
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$161
$141
👥 People living there
278,595
229,359
Commute to work
26.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
18.9%
45.6%
Own their home
63.6%
43.5%
Below poverty line
12.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
8.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick North Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | North Las Vegas | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $38,470 | +42% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $62,720 | -19% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $51,870 | -17% in Richmond |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,030 | -16% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $91,300 | -14% in Richmond |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $61,350 | -13% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $108,670 | +12% in Richmond |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $127,820 | -11% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is North Las Vegas or Richmond cheaper to live in?
North Las Vegas and Richmond cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in North Las Vegas?
About $58,589 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, North Las Vegas or Richmond?
The typical household earns $85,786 in North Las Vegas and $69,657 in Richmond, 23% more in North Las Vegas.
More comparisons
All North Las Vegas comparisons → · All Richmond comparisons →