San Diego vs Las Vegas
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.
| San Diego, CA | Las Vegas, NV | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $970K | $470K |
| Median single-family | $1.27M | $510K |
| Median condo | $618K | $235K |
| Median $/sq ft | $693 | $261 |
| Median days on market | 21 | 50 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 99.2% | 98.3% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 1,440 | 3,830 |
| Californians who moved to the state (2024) | n/a | 53,289 |
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
San Diego: Same as LA (California, progressive, top rate 13.3%). Las Vegas: None (Nevada 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.
Go deeper
Read the full guides: moving from LA to San Diego and moving from LA to Las Vegas.
Common questions
Is San Diego or Las Vegas cheaper?
Las Vegas had the lower median sale price, about $470K versus $970K in San Diego (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 52% less at the median.
Which has lower state income tax, San Diego or Las Vegas?
San Diego: Same as LA (California, progressive, top rate 13.3%). Las Vegas: None (Nevada has no personal income tax). Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in San Diego vs Las Vegas?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 1,440 square feet in San Diego and 3,830 in Las Vegas, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.