Cost of living in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (NV), United States
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Cost of living in Las Vegas vs. United States overall average
Las Vegas is 5.2% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 15.0% more in Las Vegas
- Groceries
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pay 8.4% less in Las Vegas
- Transportation
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pay 7.1% more in Las Vegas
- Housing
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pay 5.1% more in Las Vegas
- Childcare
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pay 41.4% less in Las Vegas
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.4% less in Las Vegas
- Clothing
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pay 4.3% less in Las Vegas
The cost of restaurants, transportation, and housing in Las Vegas are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing are lower in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $20.89 |
$15.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00 |
$11.00
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.80 |
$2.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.37 |
$1.99
-
$3.50
|
Las Vegas - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.80 |
$2.20
-
$5.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.41 |
$3.31
-
$9.91
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.47 |
$2.43
-
$5.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.66 |
$2.18
-
$6.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.44 |
$2.39
-
$9.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.01 |
$0.99
-
$3.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.67 |
$0.50
-
$1.50
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.54 |
$0.99
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.96 |
$0.99
-
$3.49
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.23 |
$0.50
-
$2.99
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.21 |
$0.59
-
$2.00
|
Las Vegas - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.24 |
$3.89
-
$4.60
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $64.50 |
$50.00
-
$65.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $36,457.52 |
$22,000.00
-
$36,457.52
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $17.22 |
$16.22
-
$23.38
|
Las Vegas - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.34 |
$50.00
-
$125.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,504.84 |
$1,200.00
-
$2,000.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,372.83 |
$1,121.00
-
$1,900.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$186.57 |
$137.65
-
$286.76
|
Las Vegas - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $997.67 |
$750.00
-
$1,236.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,666.67 |
$9,000.00
-
$10,000.00
|
Las Vegas - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 |
$4.00
-
$10.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.62 |
$3.00
-
$8.50
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.00 |
$8.50
-
$12.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $25.75 |
$10.00
-
$40.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.50 |
$10.00
-
$18.00
|
Las Vegas - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.44 |
$25.00
-
$65.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.78 |
$15.00
-
$100.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.74 |
$60.00
-
$125.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $95.73 |
$50.00
-
$160.00
|
Las Vegas - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Nevada
to see the average cost of cities throughout Nevada, like
Mesquite,
Elko,
Carson City,
Paradise,
Henderson,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Las Vegas.
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