Is Las Vegas an affordable place to live?

Compared to where? The cost of living in Las Vegas is somewhat greater than some similar cities due to its remote location and the fact that its economy is driven by tourism and gaming. So people who come from similar sized cities (Jacksonville, Atlanta, Detroit, etc) might find that things are slightly more expensive. read more

Having said that, what makes Las Vegas difficult for many people to afford is its “sunshine tax.” By that I mean that because so many want to live in Las Vegas, the wages for non-professionals are often 10–30% lower than they are in many other parts of the country. read more

The cost of living in Las Vegas is somewhat greater than some similar cities due to its remote location and the fact that its economy is driven by tourism and gaming. read more

And these places in Nevada definitely treat her right. You see, these are the places in Nevada where the cost of living is the lowest; where your salary goes the furthest. And when if you have the luxury of choosing where to live in the Silver State, then the cost of living should play a role in the decision. read more