Leaving LA: compare

Las Vegas vs Dallas

Two of the places Angelenos weigh most. Here's how they stack up on price, pace and taxes, measured against what a typical LA home sells for.

Quick answer: Las Vegas is about 8% cheaper at the median ($470K vs $512K), and Dallas homes have been selling faster (40 median days on market). Redfin, May 2026.
Las Vegas, NVDallas, TX
Median sale price$470K$512K
Median single-family$510K$570K
Median condo$235K$271K
Median $/sq ft$261$262
Median days on market5040
Avg sale-to-list98.3%97.6%
Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft)3,8303,820
Californians who moved to the state (2024)53,28977,161

Redfin Data Center, May 2026, all residential unless noted. Typical LA County zip for reference: $904K median, $588/sq ft. Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024.

Taxes

Las Vegas: None (Nevada has no personal income tax). Dallas: None on wages (Texas has no personal income tax). Property tax, insurance and HOA costs vary by address in both places and can matter as much as income tax, so price them for any specific home.

Not tax, legal or financial advice. This page is general information and illustrative examples written by a real estate agent, not a CPA, attorney or financial advisor. Tax laws change and every situation is different. Before making decisions, talk with a qualified tax professional and attorney about your specific circumstances. Market figures are estimates from public data and may be out of date.

Go deeper

Read the full guides: moving from LA to Las Vegas and moving from LA to Dallas.

Common questions

Is Las Vegas or Dallas cheaper?

Las Vegas had the lower median sale price, about $470K versus $512K in Dallas (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 8% less at the median.

Which has lower state income tax, Las Vegas or Dallas?

Las Vegas: None (Nevada has no personal income tax). Dallas: None on wages (Texas has no personal income tax). Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.

What does $1 million buy in Las Vegas vs Dallas?

At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 3,830 square feet in Las Vegas and 3,820 in Dallas, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.

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Last reviewed October 13, 2026.