Central, LA vs Las Vegas, NV
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Las Vegas
66.3
#1558 nationally
Las Vegas leads in walk score (41 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $62,762). Las Vegas leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Las Vegas, NV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 660,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $424,778 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $62,762 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+2.6 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
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66.3 Score
Las Vegas, NV
Entertainment capital goes mainstream
Median Home
$424,778
Population
660,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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