Vegas Q&A: Is Vegas Good Place To Live?
Updated: 9:24 a.m. EST January 19, 2004
Question: We are just back from Vegas, and we are thinking of relocating to the area. What is the job situation, and can people exist on the salaries?
Victoria in Tulsa, Okla.
Answer: Blue-collar jobs are plentiful in Las Vegas as most hotels always seem to have openings for jobs like dealers, casino hosts and attendants, wait staff, janitorial folks, housekeepers and security people. Construction is also a big field since someone is always building something in Vegas.
Wages for those jobs are probably comparable to what you'd expect elsewhere in the country and maybe even a little higher since many of the jobs are part of a union.
White-collar jobs are a little bit harder to come by, but probably no worse than in other major cities. Again, salaries are comparable to what you'd find in a similar-size location. Of course, you make up a little bit since there is no state income tax in Nevada.
In terms of the cost of living, Vegas is pretty average, also. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment in a decent neighborhood would probably start in the $700 range and go up from there, while you could get a small house or condo in the $100,000 range. Of course, there are cheaper residences than what I've indicated if you're not too picky about the area.
Food, gas and other necessities are typical for a city of this size, meaning more expensive than a small town in Iowa but cheaper than Los Angeles or New York City. As of this writing, gas will cost you about $1.50 per gallon.
For more information on relocation to the Las Vegas area, visit the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Web page and click on the relocation guide.
Enjoy your move, Victoria!
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Answer: Blue-collar jobs are plentiful in Las Vegas as most hotels always seem to have openings for jobs like dealers, casino hosts and attendants, wait staff, janitorial folks, housekeepers and security people. Construction is also a big field since someone is always building something in Vegas.
Wages for those jobs are probably comparable to what you'd expect elsewhere in the country and maybe even a little higher since many of the jobs are part of a union.
White-collar jobs are a little bit harder to come by, but probably no worse than in other major cities. Again, salaries are comparable to what you'd find in a similar-size location. Of course, you make up a little bit since there is no state income tax in Nevada.
In terms of the cost of living, Vegas is pretty average, also. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment in a decent neighborhood would probably start in the $700 range and go up from there, while you could get a small house or condo in the $100,000 range. Of course, there are cheaper residences than what I've indicated if you're not too picky about the area.
Food, gas and other necessities are typical for a city of this size, meaning more expensive than a small town in Iowa but cheaper than Los Angeles or New York City. As of this writing, gas will cost you about $1.50 per gallon.
For more information on relocation to the Las Vegas area, visit the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Web page and click on the relocation guide.
Enjoy your move, Victoria!
If you have a question you'd like to submit, click here.
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