Are you thinking about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada?
Today Im sharing my personal list of the honest pros and cons of living in Las Vegas.
With that said, lets get to it!
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Lets cover the pros of living in Las Vegas first
#1.
Im currently renting a two-bedroom apartment and paying $1,400 per month.
Based on firsthand experience, Vegas is definitely an affordable place to live.
#2.
If youre into the party scene, check out the Strip and Fremont Street.
#3.
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The winter weather is especially enjoyable and provides a great opportunity to enjoy the awesome outdoor recreation nearby.
Seriously, fall, winter and spring are surprisingly windy so be prepared for that.
#4. you could find a lot of big-name restaurants in Vegas that originated in larger cities like New York.
Having access to incredible food makes living in Las Vegas easy because youll never go hungry.
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#7.
The airport
Did you know that there are six airports that serve Las Vegas?
Including the7th busiest airport in America, McCarran International Airport.
#8.
A trip across town seldom takes longer than 30-45 minutes, which is hardly worth a mention.
Cons of Living in Las Vegas
#1.
The summer heat
Oh man, where to begin?
Summers in Las Vegas are brutal with average temperatures hitting 107.
You wont find yourself socializing too much or enjoying evenings in the park while living in Las Vegas.
The one upside to this con is that the temperature the rest of the year is very pleasant.
#2.
Based on my personal experience, Las Vegas lacks community charm.
#3.
The school system
If youre moving to Las Vegas with kids in tow, brace yourself.
Las Vegas schools are considered some of the worst in the country.
In fact, in 2018, Nevadas education system wasrated worst in America.
The classrooms are crowded, superintendents get hired and dismissed in alarming speed and students pay the ultimate price.
To state it plainly, Nevada has 664 schools and only13 schools have a graduation rate of 100%.
#4.
The majority of Las Vegas economy is dependent on the tourism, entertainment and hospitality industry.
As such, the workforce is heavily skewed to low paying jobs that dont require college education.
Simply put, these just arent big industries in Las Vegas.
#5.
Lack of public transportation
Frankly put, you cant live in Las Vegas without a car.
Theres a bus system, sure, but its not efficient and substantially increases commute time.
#6.
As someone that hails from the Pacific Northwest, this was the hardest adjustment for me personally.
#7.
Moving to Las Vegas?
I hope you enjoyed the post, hey dont hesitate to reach out with questions or suggestions!
