Las Vegas' lifestyle is an asset. A rich cultural heritage and sunshine are key attractions. Outdoor recreation offers unique opportunities such as Hoover Damn and the Lake Mead Recreational Area; Mount Charleston Recreation Area, for winter sports, campgrounds, hiking trails and ghost towns; the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe. The State is well known for its sunshine track record. Quality of life is best measured by natural beauty and unique cultural opportunities throughout the State.

Cultural life in Las Vegas is flourishing. One can enjoy the finest art exhibitions, symphony, opera, dance or theatre performances. Museums and historical societies preserve the rich cultural heritage. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy world class competitions in golf, rodeo, boxing, bowling, off-rooad and hydroplane races. The University of Nevada Las Vegas boasts nationally ranked teams in basketball and soccer. Las Vegas is home to the Stars, a AAA professional baseball team; the Sting, a member of the Arena Football League and the Las Vegas Thunder IHL hockey team.

The cost of living in Las Vegas is surprisingly low for a city of its size. Housing in Las Vegas is fairly inexpensive, costing less than some of the smaller cities in its region such as Reno, Carson City, Elka, and Santa Fe. Utility costs are also low compared to other cities in the Southwest. With no state sales tax, Nevada citizens have less tax burden than in any other state in the U.S. This means that citizens have a high amount of discretionary income to spend in a city with plenty of ways to spend it. Below are some statistics on the cost of living in Las Vegas.

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