Median rent is 9% lower in Franklin ($1,325/mo vs $1,456/mo). Buying is cheaper in Franklin, where the median home runs $343,400 versus $395,300. Households earn more in Franklin ($108,342 vs $70,723 a year). Taken together, Las Vegas is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 96.5 against 96.5 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Franklin, WI.
City A
Franklin, WI
City B
Las Vegas, NV
How much would you need to earn in Las Vegas, NV to maintain your standard of living from Franklin, WI?
Equivalent salary in Las Vegas, NV
$74,953
You could earn $47 less (0% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
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Franklin
Wisconsin
Las Vegas
Nevada
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Franklin at $1,325/mo compared to $1,456/mo in Las Vegas (9% gap). Median home values are within 13% of each other: $343,400 in Franklin and $395,300 in Las Vegas.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Nevada has no state income tax, while Wisconsin tops out at 7.65% — giving Las Vegas a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 5.00% in Wisconsin and 6.85% in Nevada; Franklin has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Franklin
Income tax: 7.65%
Sales tax: 5.00%
Las Vegas
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.85%
Air quality data is available for Las Vegas (avg AQI 23.0) but not yet for Franklin.
Pick Franklin if you prioritize higher median household income ($108,342/yr).
Pick Las Vegas if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Franklin cheaper than Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 96.5 versus 96.5 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Las Vegas.
How much is rent in Franklin vs Las Vegas?
Median rent is $1,325/mo in Franklin, WI and $1,456/mo in Las Vegas, NV. Franklin, WI has the lower rent by about 9%.
Which has higher salaries — Franklin or Las Vegas?
Median household income is $108,342 in Franklin, WI and $70,723 in Las Vegas, NV. Franklin, WI has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Franklin or Las Vegas?
Nevada has no state income tax. Wisconsin has a top rate of 7.65%.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match my Franklin income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Franklin, WI is equivalent to roughly $99,938 in Las Vegas, NV (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology