Las Vegas, NV vs Wilmington, DE
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
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 41). Las Vegas leads in median household income ($62,762 vs $54,731). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Las Vegas, NV | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1558) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 660,929 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $424,778 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $62,762 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 74 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 30.9 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.6 |
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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
West
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D+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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