✦ Cost of living
Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
US = 100
Metro median gross rent: $1,654/mo · U.S. Census ACS 2023
In plain terms: Las Vegas is about 3% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,400/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing103+3%
- Food & groceries93−7%
- Transport99−1%
- Utilities93−7%
- Healthcare93−7%
- Goods & services95−5%
Is Las Vegas expensive?
Not really — Las Vegas indexes at 97 against a US average of 100, so a month here lands within a few percent of a typical US city. Expect the surprises in individual lines rather than in the total.
Of the 87 cities we track, Las Vegas ranks #50 by overall cost — 37 of them are cheaper.
What a month in Las Vegas costs
One person
$2,950/mo
A one-bedroom outside the centre, modest everyday spending.
Couple
$4,030/mo
A one-bedroom in the centre, two adults sharing the bills.
Family of four
$6,940/mo
A three-bedroom in the centre, two adults and two children.
| Monthly line | One person | Couple | Family of four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,150 | $1,400 | $2,500 |
| Food & groceries | $430 | $620 | $1,040 |
| Transport | $590 | $870 | $1,470 |
| Utilities | $190 | $280 | $470 |
| Healthcare | $260 | $380 | $640 |
| Goods & services | $330 | $480 | $820 |
| Total per month | $2,950 | $4,030 | $6,940 |
Estimates, not quotes. Rent comes from this city's own figures; every other line is a US-average household basket (shaped by the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey) scaled by this city's category index. Your own total moves with the neighbourhood, your habits and whether you run a car. How we calculate these figures →
Good to know before you move to Las Vegas
No state income tax, cheap housing and 24/7 entertainment in the desert — brutally hot summers.
- Currency
- US dollar ($ USD)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC-8
- Internet
- 200 Mbps
- English
- Native language
- Safety
- 50/100
- Climate
- ❄ 9°C · ☀ 34°C · 294 sunny days/yr
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Power
- A/B · 120V
- Driving
- Right-hand side
- Popular areas
- Summerlin · Downtown · Henderson
About
“Sin City”
No state income tax, cheap housing and 24/7 entertainment in the desert — brutally hot summers.
- Currency
- US dollar · USD
- Languages
- English
- Coordinates
- 36.17, -115.14
- Emergency
- 911
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
37%
Income tax
progressive
0%
VAT / sales
7.65%
Social (employee)
21%
Corporate
20%
Capital gains
$4,300
Avg net salary
per month
Federal; states add 0–13.3% on top.
Visas & residency
Employment-based (H-1B, L-1, O-1) and family routes; famously hard for the green card.
✈ N/A for immigration; ESTA for short visits from VWP countries.
Lottery-based, employer-sponsored.
Max stay: 73 months
For top talent; no lottery.
Citizenship after ~5 yrs. Naturalization after 5 years as LPR (3 if married to citizen).
Quality of life
Quality of life
56/100
Safety
50/100
Healthcare
74/100
Pollution
50/100
Internet
200 Mbps
Jan avg
+9 °C
Jul avg
+34 °C
Sunny days
294/yr
Walkability
42/100
Public transit
45/100
Family-friendly
58/100
Living there
- English spoken
- Native
- Expat community
- Medium
- Coworking spaces
- 30
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Private health insurance
- $450/mo
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Minimum wage (EU + Türkiye): Eurostat earn_mw_cur, 2026-S2 · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
Can you live in Las Vegas without a car?
43/100
Car-free score
42/100
Walkability
45/100
Public transport
Partly — Las Vegas scores 43/100. Central neighbourhoods work without a car, but move out to the cheaper suburbs and you will want one for commuting and shopping. Budget for a car, or pay the centre's rent premium.
Transport in Las Vegas indexes at 99 against a US average of 100 — about 1% cheaper than a typical US city. That line covers fares, fuel and running a vehicle, so it is the one that moves most when you drop the car.
Las Vegas ranks #81 of 87 cities we track for walkability. See the most walkable cities →
The car-free score is our own composite: 60% walkability, 40% public transport, both on a 0–100 scale. Like the rest of our quality-of-life figures, they are calibrated estimates, not official statistics.
Cost of living in Las Vegas — in your currency
- 1-bed rent, city centre$1,400
- 1-bed rent, outside centre$1,150
- Inexpensive meal$18
- Monthly transit pass$65
- Utilities (monthly)$175
Converted from USD at approximate rates (2026-09).
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? Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas, NV expensive to live in?
Las Vegas, NV's cost-of-living index is 97 (US average = 100) — about 3% cheaper than a typical US city — and it ranks #50 of the 87 cities we track. On our estimates one person needs around $2,950 a month and a family of four around $6,940, rent included.
How much does it cost to live in Las Vegas, NV?
Las Vegas, NV's cost-of-living index is 97 (US average = 100) — about 3% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $1,400 per month.
What are the average living costs in Las Vegas, NV?
Living costs in Las Vegas, NV are about 3% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 97 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,400. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Las Vegas, NV?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $1,400 per month, and around $1,150 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in United States?
United States has a top income-tax rate of 37% and a VAT or sales tax of 0%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas, NV?
Las Vegas, NV averages around +9 °C in January and +34 °C in July, with roughly 294 sunny days a year.
Is Las Vegas, NV safe?
Las Vegas, NV scores 50 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
Can you live in Las Vegas, NV without a car?
Las Vegas, NV scores 43/100 on our car-free score — 42/100 for walkability and 45/100 for public transport. The higher the score, the more of daily life you can cover on foot or by transit instead of paying to run a car.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.