Question 1

Is Denver or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Las Vegas, NV is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $221/month less than in Denver, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $2,089/mo in Denver versus $1,735/mo in Las Vegas.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Denver vs Las Vegas?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $84,500/year before tax in Denver, CO and $75,500/year in Las Vegas, NV — a difference of about $9,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Denver or Las Vegas cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Las Vegas, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $11,167/month in Denver and $10,530/month in Las Vegas, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Denver or Las Vegas?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Las Vegas costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Denver54	Las Vegas56
Est. monthly cost (single)	$4,499	$4,278
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$11,167	$10,530
Salary for comfort	$84,500/yr	$75,500/yr
Typical rent	$2,089	$1,735
Median home value	$586,700	$395,300
Median household income	$91,681	$70,723
Unemployment	4.1%	5.2%
Housing score	30	32
Jobs score	44	46
Safety score	35	17
Climate score	74	76
Amenities score	64	92
Population	713.7K	650.9K
Summer high / winter low	88° / 17°	104° / 38°

Denver, CO vs Las Vegas, NV