Las Vegas, Nevada has an overall cost of living index of 98.3, which is 1.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,563 per month, while the typical home is valued around $427,900. Households earn a median of $73,877 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 36. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$73,877
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,563
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$427,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
98.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,333
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,478
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,735
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,413
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.3
Goods
96.8
Rents / Housing
116.1
Services
91.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $137,360 |
| Registered Nurse | $102,400 |
| Elementary Teacher | $62,290 |
| Electrician | $72,240 |
| Accountant | $82,310 |
| Plumber | $65,560 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $225,660 |
| Civil Engineer | $108,690 |
| Operations Manager | $124,970 |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,440 |
| Health Services Manager | $124,640 |
| Truck Driver | $58,550 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $111,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
660,400
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Census ACS
36.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
24
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,474
Per month
Avg Home Value
$385,354
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 89030 | — | $1,045 | $222,000 |
| ZIP 89101 | — | $902 | $235,000 |
| ZIP 89102 | — | $1,115 | $343,600 |
| ZIP 89104 | — | $1,068 | $272,100 |
| ZIP 89106 | — | $1,121 | $232,300 |
| ZIP 89107 | — | $1,255 | $273,300 |
| ZIP 89108 | — | $1,312 | $274,100 |
| ZIP 89109 | — | $1,159 | $489,100 |
| ZIP 89110 | — | $1,220 | $278,000 |
| ZIP 89117 | — | $1,495 | $443,000 |
Showing top 10 of 24 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
49°F
July Avg
92°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.9
poor
Hospitals
15
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.6%
Las Vegas has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.3. The US national average is 100, so Las Vegas is 1.7 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Las Vegas is $1,563 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Las Vegas is $73,877 per year.
The median home value in Las Vegas is $427,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Las Vegas has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Nevada is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
