Is Las Vegas more expensive than Knoxville?

Las Vegas is 0.4% cheaper than Knoxville overall. Rent is 3.5% lower, groceries 0.1% cheaper, and restaurants 32.5% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Knoxville or Las Vegas?

Knoxville has a purchasing power index of 129.9 while Las Vegas has 128.4 (NYC = 100). Knoxville offers better purchasing power.

Knoxville vs Las Vegas: Las Vegas is 0.4% cheaper, rent 4% lower (2026)

Category	🇺🇸 Knoxville	🇺🇸 Las Vegas	Difference
Cost of Living	53.7	53.5	-0.4%
Rent	37.3	36.0	-3.5%
Groceries	70.0	69.9	-0.1%
Restaurants	71.4	94.6	+32.5%
Purchasing Power	129.9	128.4	-1.2%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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