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Laughlin, NV is a small city located in Clark County on the banks of the Colorado River. It is known for its numerous casinos and resorts. The rent for two-bedroom apartments in Laughlin is $1,080, which is significantly lower than the US average at $1,430 per month. Additionally, people who live in Laughlin tend to pay less when it comes to groceries due to a grocery cost index that is 98 compared to 100 in the US.
The town of Laughlin offers plenty of shopping and dining experiences as well as a variety of entertainment such as golfing, fishing, and outdoor activities. Popular local companies include Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino, Edgewater Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget Casino Laughlin, Tropicana Express Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Laughlin Hotel & Casino and more. These businesses contribute to the diverse economy of the city and provide job opportunities for its residents.

Laughlin has an unemployment rate of 8.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Laughlin has seen the job market increase by 3.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 40.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Laughlin
- The Sales Tax Rate for Laughlin is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Laughlin is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Laughlin
- The average income of a Laughlin resident is $23,006 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Laughlin resident is $42,133 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLaughlin, NevadaUnited States
  8.86
  -13.2%-6.2%
  40.3%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $29,660$37,638
  $42,133$69,021
  $57,959$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.8%0.5%
  4.4%6.8%
  1.0%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  11.4%11.0%
  2.7%4.8%
  1.1%0.8%
  2.3%1.9%
  1.6%4.7%
  3.8%1.9%
  2.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  8.8%4.2%
  3.1%9.3%
  3.1%14.0%
  30.5%2.1%
  17.1%7.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  2.1%4.7%
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Boring little casino town. Good way to waste your life here. You got Meth-head city across the dirty river. Some water activities if you aren’t broke but that stuff is  More

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I divide my time between Laughlin and work on the road and I always look forward to coming back. I love the small town feel of the Laughlin/Bullhead City area and the  More

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Over 9 years ago

think of relocating to Laughlin. Every factor looks good except the air quality rating. I could understand this rating if the Mohave Power Station was still in  More

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