The average monthly cost of living for a family of four is around $4,800 in Las Vegas, compared to $6,500 in California.
Las Vegas has a much higher crime rate than California, especially when it comes to property crime and violent crimes like assault.
California has the ocean and numerous beaches, where you can surf, scuba dive, swim, and do much more, whereas Las Vegas is in the middle of the Nevada desert.
Las Vegas is in the desert, meaning the humidity is low, the air is dry, and summer days can be excruciatingly hot. If you don’t enjoy the cold, then you might be comfortable living in Vegas.
According to a 2022 report, California ranks higher than the state of Nevada for the total number of active physicians.
When it comes to schools, comparing anywhere in California to Las Vegas is eye-opening. California has a much higher-ranked school system than Nevada does.