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Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada

Clark County, NV

Part of the Las Vegas Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,357/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,293,764 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,476 44%
Federal tax $509 15%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $343 10%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $169 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Las Vegas

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,316
per month
1 bedroom
$1,476
per month
2 bedroom
$1,750
per month
3 bedroom
$2,452
per month
4 bedroom
$2,841
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Las Vegas

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,845
per year
Individual earnings
$41,183
per year
Per capita
$38,654
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Las Vegas

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$400,800
Annual property tax
$1,990

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Las Vegas

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$129
per month · 14.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$40
per month
Annual total
$2,028
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Las Vegas

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Las Vegas

State and local tax rates for Nevada.

No state income tax
Nevada does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.8%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Las Vegas

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.2 min
Drive alone
72.6%
Public transit
2.4%
Work from home
10.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Las Vegas

What it costs to live in Las Vegas each month.

Single person
$3,357
per month
  • Rent $1,476
  • Energy $169
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $343
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $509
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,754
per month
  • Rent $1,750
  • Energy $203
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $568
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $879
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,602
per month
  • Rent $2,452
  • Energy $254
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $862
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $879
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Las Vegas

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Las Vegas?

In Las Vegas, Nevada, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,476 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,750 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,452 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Las Vegas?

In Las Vegas, Nevada, the average household income is $73,845 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,183 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Las Vegas?

The estimated cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is approximately $3,357 per month for a single person, $4,754 for a couple, $7,602 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Las Vegas?

The combined sales tax rate in Las Vegas, Nevada is 8.23%, which includes the Nevada state rate of 6.85% plus an average local rate of 1.38%.

Is Las Vegas an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Las Vegas, Nevada would need approximately $3,357 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,845 per year ($6,154 per month). Las Vegas has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Las Vegas?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Las Vegas, Nevada is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Las Vegas?

The average home value in Las Vegas, Nevada is $400,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,990, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Las Vegas compare to other areas?

You can compare Las Vegas, Nevada with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Las Vegas is in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources