Las Vegas, officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 26th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County.
The Economics
| Las Vegas, NV | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Population (BestPlaces.net) | 530,905 | 864,263 |
| Average Home Cost (BestPlaces.net) | $186K | $1.4M |
| Median Income (BestPlaces.net) | $46,881 | $78,378 |
| Overall Tax Burden (Based on Statewide Averages – WalletHub) | 30th Highest | 10th Highest |
| Tax Friendliness for Retirees
(Ranked By State – Kiplinger) |
Least Tax-Friendly | Tax-Friendly |
The Intangibles
| Las Vegas, NV | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Amenities (AreaVibes.com) | A+ | A+ |
| Crime (AreaVibes.com) | F | F |
| Schools (AreaVibes.com) | D | D+ |
| Cost of Living (AreaVibes.com) | C | F |
| Healthcare – State Ranking (US News) | 39st Best | 5th Best |