What is the quality of life in Las Vegas like? Is it a good or bad place to live?

For years I have thought about leaving the Los Angeles,CA area to seek cheaper housing and better job oportunities.

I’m a 27 year old white male and I still live at home with my parents. Rents here are very very high. I can’t even afford a lousy studio apartment in the LA area for 0 a month.

Since I graduated from California State University Northridge with a BA in June 2004, I have been unable to seek stable employment.

I apply for 100 jobs and don’t get hired. I get desperate enough to take a job for per hour in retail. The retail jobs I end up getting are part time like 10-20 hours per week.

What is housing affordability in Vegas compared to LA? What is the Vegas job market like?

About myself:

I have a mild disability. When many people meet me they think I’m strange. I walk wobbly, have blank stares and have constant snickering on my face.

I have a very mild case of Cerebral Pulsy and a very very mild case of Terrets.

Would I have a hard time meeting a girlfriend in Las Vegas?

I have my own car and do drive.

4 Responses

nanny411
10 Feb 2010

Las vegas is a crappy place to live- especially if you don’t have much money. The cost of living is getting pretty high there and lots of apartment complexes are turing to condos. Las Vegas isn’t what it used to be- I lived there for 9 years and left 7 years ago. When I visit I always swear I’ll never return. Thank goodness after another couple of years, I’ll never have to! Anyway, good luck

Doorknob
10 Feb 2010

I think Las Vegas is a great place to live and ‘Live It Up’ for Singles. Rental costs vary depending upon the location, size, gated, etc. of course but by comparison, cheaper than in LA. There are plenty of jobs available for anyone who wants/needs to work but you may not get the one you really want or trained for. Now as far as Meeting Someone Special, that’s basically up to you. You can join Clubs or City Activities or ?… Start by checking for some listings in the LV Phone-book. I hope this info is helpful! ***(Please move away from here if you start a Family, this is SIN CITY remember.)

jem
10 Feb 2010

I have lived here for 30 years. Just like LA, the job market is rather bad right now. In fact, my son had to go to Asia to get a job! If I were in your situation I would come out here, rent a weekly place and see if you like it. Apply for some jobs and see what happens. There are a lot of weekly motels in either Downtown Las Vegas (Which I would NOT recommend) or try some in Henderson on Boulder Highway (Much better than the ones in LV).

I am sorry you have had so much trouble. I came from Los Angeles myself, and found the people to be rather rude. Hopefully things will turn around for you.

Another suggestion would be to go down to the Nevada State Employment office and talk to someone about getting training, they help disabled people with training for careers, and helping them get job. . I don’t know if they can help, but it would be a good place to start.

I don’t know about meeting a girlfriend..that is pretty much luck.

Let us know your thoughts!