Boston, Massachusetts vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 27.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,450 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Boston, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower