Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Jacksonville is 6% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $70,545 in Jacksonville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Las Vegas sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $350,000 in Las Vegas, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $1,400 in Las Vegas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Jacksonville scores 101 while Las Vegas scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) are lower than Las Vegas (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $56,415 in Las Vegas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jacksonville.
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