Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Rochester is 7% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $69,802 in Rochester.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nevada salaries · New York salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Las Vegas has a housing index of 106 while Rochester sits at 73 (national average = 100). The median home in Las Vegas costs $350,000 compared to $155,000 in Rochester, a difference of $195,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Las Vegas versus $1,000 in Rochester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Las Vegas scores 101 while Rochester scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Las Vegas (96) are lower than Rochester (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Las Vegas is $56,415 compared to $39,728 in Rochester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Rochester.
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