Las Vegas vs Seattle
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 | Seattle, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $470K | $901K |
| Median single-family | $510K | $1.17M |
| Median condo | $235K | $503K |
| Median $/sq ft | $261 | $571 |
| Median days on market | 50 | 11 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 98.3% | 100.8% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 3,830 | 1,750 |
| Californians who moved to the state (2024) | 53,289 | 43,938 |
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 $901K in Seattle, roughly 48% less (Redfin, May 2026). $1 million covers roughly 3,830 square feet in Las Vegas at the median price per square foot, versus about 1,750 in Seattle. Seattle homes have been moving faster, 11 median days on market versus 50 in Las Vegas. Neither state taxes wage income, so the tax comparison comes down to property tax, insurance and sales tax on a specific home. In 2024 about 53,000 Californians moved to Nevada and about 44,000 to Washington (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024).
Taxes
Las Vegas: None (Nevada has no personal income tax). Seattle: None on wages (Washington has no personal income tax on wages). 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 Seattle.
Common questions
Is Las Vegas or Seattle cheaper?
Las Vegas had the lower median sale price, about $470K versus $901K in Seattle (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 48% less at the median.
Which has lower state income tax, Las Vegas or Seattle?
Neither state taxes wage income. Nevada has no personal income tax. Washington has no personal income tax on wages. Property tax, insurance and sales tax make the difference here. Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in Las Vegas vs Seattle?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 3,830 square feet in Las Vegas and 1,750 in Seattle, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.
