Las Vegas vs Scottsdale
Two markets on the list for people leaving LA. Here's how they stack up on price, pace and taxes, measured against what a typical LA home sells for.
| Las Vegas, NV | Scottsdale, AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $470K | $933K |
| Median single-family | $510K | $1.35M |
| Median condo | $235K | $345K |
| Median $/sq ft | $261 | $430 |
| Median days on market | 50 | 76 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 98.3% | 96.4% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 3,830 | 2,330 |
| 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, 44 median days on market. Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024, estimates with margins of error.
The short version
Las Vegas is the less expensive of the two at the median, about $470K versus $933K in Scottsdale, roughly 50% less (Redfin, May 2026). $1 million covers roughly 3,830 square feet in Las Vegas at the median price per square foot, versus about 2,330 in Scottsdale. Las Vegas homes have been moving faster, 50 median days on market versus 76 in Scottsdale. Nevada has no personal income tax. Arizona has a 2.5% flat income tax (tax year 2026). In 2024 about 53,000 Californians moved to Nevada and about 52,000 to Arizona (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024).
Taxes
Las Vegas: None (Nevada has no personal income tax). Scottsdale: 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 Scottsdale.
Common questions
Is Las Vegas or Scottsdale cheaper?
Las Vegas had the lower median sale price, about $470K versus $933K in Scottsdale (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 50% less at the median.
Which has lower state income tax, Las Vegas or Scottsdale?
Las Vegas has the lower state income tax. Nevada has no personal income tax. By comparison, Arizona has a 2.5% flat income tax (tax year 2026). Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in Las Vegas vs Scottsdale?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 3,830 square feet in Las Vegas and 2,330 in Scottsdale, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.
