Las Vegas, Nevada
In Las Vegas, Nevada, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.94 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.88 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,720, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Las Vegas's cost-of-living index of 98 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.94
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,720
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.50
Combo meal
Electricity
13.98¢
per kWh · ~$126/mo
Car Insurance
$240/mo
$2,880/yr
Median Household Income
$73,845
37.4% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.19 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.59 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.85 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.02 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.18 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.34 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.14 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.79 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.22 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.80 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.34 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.97 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.27 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.92 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.70 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.04 | $5.19 | +28.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.32 | $7.59 | +20.1% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.70 | $6.85 | +20.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.52 | $2.02 | +32.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.12 | $5.18 | +25.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.09 | $11.34 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.66 | $5.14 | +40.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.05 | $4.79 | +18.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.51 | $5.22 | +15.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.16 | $2.80 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.84 | $2.34 | +27.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.57 | $7.97 | +43.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.21 | $5.27 | +25.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.67 | $5.92 | +26.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.27 | $8.70 | +38.8% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.50
Casual Dining
$24.21
Monthly Spend
$401.95
+3.3% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.71
$12.44
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $8.71
$13.44
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $9.33
$13.93
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.54
$6.31
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Average 1BR: $1,410/mo · 2BR: $2,030/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
1125k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,250
$65k/yr
Top Sector
Leisure & Hospitality
Household vs Worker Pay
$74k
household median
Employment by Sector — Las Vegas
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$46k/yr
~$58k/yr
~$81k/yr
~$64k/yr
~$79k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 32003
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,670/wk · $87k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$894/wk · $46k/yr
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