State protections, taxes, prices, climate and community for two places that appeal to the same kind of retiree. Figures with a source link to it; state law and tax data are sourced on the states page.
| Phoenix | Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Home price | $455,000 Median sale price (Redfin) | $419,144 Typical home value (Zillow) |
| State housing law | No statewide law | Explicit state law |
| Public accommodations | No statewide law | Explicit state law |
| LTC protections | no | no |
| State income tax | flat low | none |
| Local ordinance | yes (source) | — |
| Governor | Katie Hobbs (Democratic) | Joe Lombardo (Republican) |
| Summer high / winter low | 107° / 46° (source) | 105° / 41° (source) |
| Airport | PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, ~3 mi from downtown (source) | LAS — Harry Reid International Airport (source) |
| Pride | Phoenix Pride Festival & Parade (Oct) (source) | Las Vegas Pride (Oct) (source) |
| LGBTQ+ district | Melrose District (source) | — |
| Cost of living index (100 = US avg) | 113 (source) | 110.6 (source) |
| Walk Score | 41 (source) | 42 (source) |
These two prices are different measures (Redfin median sale price vs. Zillow typical home value), so treat the gap between them as approximate.
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