Cost of living comparison
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Las Vegas vs. South Carolina Cost of Living Summary
Las Vegas is 0.0% cheaper than South Carolina.
- Restaurants
-
pay 11.3% more in Las Vegas
- Groceries
-
pay 13.8% less in Las Vegas
- Transportation
-
pay 21.4% more in Las Vegas
- Housing
-
pay 13.0% more in Las Vegas
- Childcare
-
pay 32.1% less in Las Vegas
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 5.1% more in Las Vegas
- Clothing
-
pay 5.2% less in Las Vegas
The cost of transportation, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Las Vegas are more expensive than in South Carolina. Expenses including childcare, groceries, and clothing are lower in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas vs. South Carolina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Las Vegas instead of South Carolina, you would:
pay 11.3% more for restaurants
|
South Carolina
|
Las Vegas
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.17
|
$24.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.16
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
|
$2.88
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.13
|
$2.21
|
|
South Carolina vs. Las Vegas - Cost of restaurants
pay 13.8% less for groceries
|
South Carolina
|
Las Vegas
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
|
$3.97
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.99
|
$6.13
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.54
|
$3.66
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.18
|
$4.39
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.64
|
$4.36
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.64
|
$1.91
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
|
$0.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$1.59
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$1.69
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.63
|
$1.02
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.11
|
|
South Carolina vs. Las Vegas - Cost of groceries
pay 21.4% more for transportation
|
South Carolina
|
Las Vegas
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.88
|
$3.79
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$46.17
|
$64.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,190.90
|
$36,457.52
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.34
|
$17.22
|
|
South Carolina vs. Las Vegas - Cost of transportation
pay 13.0% more for housing
|
South Carolina
|
Las Vegas
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.47
|
$75.63
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,589.94
|
$1,618.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,366.92
|
$1,406.65
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.20
|
$188.62
|
|
South Carolina vs. Las Vegas - Cost of housing
pay 32.1% less for childcare
|
South Carolina
|
Las Vegas
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,346.85
|
$1,179.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,168.15
|
$9,250.00
|
|
South Carolina vs. Las Vegas - Cost of childcare
pay 5.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Carolina
|
Las Vegas
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.29
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.17
|
$5.71
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.67
|
$9.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.75
|
$24.38
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.71
|
$14.00
|
|
South Carolina vs. Las Vegas - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 5.2% less for clothing
|
South Carolina
|
Las Vegas
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.06
|
$42.89
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.86
|
$39.46
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.43
|
$86.09
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.81
|
$92.18
|
|
South Carolina vs. Las Vegas - Cost of clothing
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