Living in Las Vegas

Believe it or not it gets cold in Las Vegas for a few months in the winter. Since most homes and apartments in the valley are heated with natural gas and many use gas appliances as well, you may want to know how much the average gas bill is in Las Vegas? The average natural…

Whenever you move to a new place it usually takes some time to truly figure out what to expect from your monthly water bill. This is especially true when moving to Las Vegas due to its location in the Mojave Desert, which is considered to be one of the driest places on the planet. I…

Every time I’ve moved, whether it was to a new state or just across town, I’ve always wondered with some apprehension what the electric bill would cost in the new place. Moving to Las Vegas, there was a big question mark because I knew we’d be running the air conditioning non-stop for part of the…

Las Vegas is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. You come, you gamble, and then you go back home. That’s how most tourists perceive Las Vegas. But people actually live in Vegas! Outside the tourist areas, Las Vegas is a regular city where people live, work and do everything people in other cities do….

With annual visitors numbering in the millions, it only makes sense that as a Las Vegas local there ought to be a way to make a full or part-time living from the overwhelming number of tourists in this town. One of the first ideas locals in Vegas usually have is to drive for Uber or…

If you’re thinking about attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and you’re wanting a party school (or looking to avoid one) we’ll tell you everything you need to know about UNLV. Having a university located in one of the worlds premerie party destinations begs the question, is UNLV a party school? Although UNLV…

Let’s face it, both Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada are hot! During the summer it’s literally hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk in either city but you may be asking yourself: Is Phoenix hotter than Vegas? While Phoenix and Las Vegas both experience similar high temperatures during the peak of summer,…

Leaving Canada behind and moving to Las Vegas has become a popular trend recently. It’s easy to see why with the nice weather and low cost of living as well as the bright lights, and entertainment available on the Las Vegas Strip and in the downtown areas. These attributes are further enhanced by the stunning…

So, you’ve decided to give up living in an actual kingdom in order to move across the pond to a realm of glitz and glamour in the Nevada desert? It’s easy to see why. Las Vegas is an exciting place to live with abundant activities, jobs, and affordable housing! With that said, moving to Las…

Everybody knows that Hawaii is a beach lover’s dream, but sometimes an island paradise can grow old if you’ve called it home for a long time. Moving from Hawaii to Las Vegas is a major transition in terms of environment, things to do, and cost-of-living. Hawaii and Las Vegas, Nevada have a similar vibe of…

When it comes to being a casino dealer, Las Vegas is the best place to be. While the job of a dealer isn’t an easy one, a dealer gig in Las Vegas can definitely be rewarding.  So, how much do dealers make in Vegas? Typically speaking, dealers in Las Vegas make between $10,000 to $60,000…

Most people think of Las Vegas as a wild party town, but that is not all it is! There’s so much more to the city than just the Strip, and it’s evolving into a great place for families to live. Is Las Vegas a Good Place for Families to Live? Las Vegas has been known…