Salary Comparison
Las Vegas vs Houston
Cost-of-living adjusted salary comparison across top occupations.
| Metric | Las Vegas | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index100 = US avg | 111 | 96 |
| Median rent 1BR | $1,600 | $1,450 |
| Median home price | $420,000 | $290,000 |
| Population | 651,000 | 2,320,000 |
Salary by occupation (mid-level median)
| Occupation | Las Vegas | Houston | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $265,300 | $229,400 | +$35,900 |
| Investment Banker | $199,800 | $172,800 | +$27,000 |
| Corporate Counsel | $199,800 | $172,800 | +$27,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $194,300 | $168,000 | +$26,300 |
| PMO Director | $183,200 | $158,400 | +$24,800 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $177,600 | $153,600 | +$24,000 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $177,600 | $153,600 | +$24,000 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $161,000 | $139,200 | +$21,800 |
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