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Cost & Benefits

Las Vegas vs San Jose

Simple answer

You'd likely save $1,106 a month in Las Vegas.

Typical rent is $2,669 in San Jose and $1,563 in Las Vegas. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Las Vegas

Nevada

Typical rent
$1,563
Typical pay
$73,877 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,686
Price index
100.2 (metro)

San Jose

California

Typical rent
$2,669
Typical pay
$146,427 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$3,272
Price index
110.4 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.