Cost of living in Las Vegas
Vegas is expensive, but it’s still more affordable than many other cities in the West.
4 min read
Jan 04, 2023
Taylor Freitas
Contributor, Personal Finance
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- Personal finance
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- Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California
Taylor Freitas is a Bankrate contributor with over a decade of professional journalism experience. Over her career, she has covered various topics, including personal finance, credit cards, travel rewards, home ownership, mortgages, and home improvement.
When she isn’t writing, Taylor can be found using points and miles to explore new countries (most recently, Cambodia and Vietnam), discovering new music, and cheering on her beloved USC Trojans.
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