Las Vegas vs Phoenix
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.
| Las Vegas, NV | Phoenix, AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $470K | $468K |
| Median single-family | $510K | $490K |
| Median condo | $235K | $290K |
| Median $/sq ft | $261 | $279 |
| Median days on market | 50 | 52 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 98.3% | 97.9% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 3,830 | 3,580 |
| Californians who moved to the state (2024) | 53,289 | 52,383 |
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). Phoenix: 2.5% flat rate (tax year 2026). 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.
Go deeper
Read the full guides: moving from LA to Las Vegas and moving from LA to Phoenix.
Common questions
Is Las Vegas or Phoenix cheaper?
They were priced about the same at the median: $470K in Las Vegas versus $468K in Phoenix (Redfin, May 2026). Neighborhood and home type matter far more than the city median here.
Which has lower state income tax, Las Vegas or Phoenix?
Las Vegas: None (Nevada has no personal income tax). Phoenix: 2.5% flat rate (tax year 2026). Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in Las Vegas vs Phoenix?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 3,830 square feet in Las Vegas and 3,580 in Phoenix, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.