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When you are thinking about moving to Las Vegas, it is important to sit back and take some time to think about the pros and cons of living in Las Vegas. I know it is difficult to assess from the outside because you don't live here yet. However, before you make the move, I want to provide you with a video of what I think the pros and cons are of living in Las Vegas.
There are far more pros than cons about living in Las Vegas. Some of the most common positive things about living in Las Vegas have to do with personal finance. Here in Nevada we are one of only 7 states that do not have a state income tax at all. Nevada also has one of the lowest overall tax burdens among all 50 states in the U.S. Las Vegas also has a pretty low cost of living, especially when it is compared to many other major metropolitan areas. Those few factors alone can have a significant effect on your financial position.
We also have been very blessed by mother nature here in Las Vegas. We are surrounded by gorgeous mountains, we have Lake Mead to do water sports, and we have Mount Charleston if you want to do any winter sports. We have a lot of open land for outdoor activities and getting exercise. When you begin living in Las Vegas you will see that being physically active and healthy is very popular.
As far as the cons of living in Las Vegas, some people like to complain about the heat in the summer time. I don't think it's really THAT BAD. We have so much great weather throughout the year that two months of heat really is not much to complain about. For people with families there is commonly a concern about living in Las Vegas because of how poorly Nevada public schools are ranked. Fortunately, there are other options available for education your children other than the education that the government provides. We do have private school options, charter schools, and a sizable population of parents who decide to home school their kids instead of attending public schools. Some people also have concerns about the crime in Las Vegas. This notion that Las Vegas is a high crime is pretty unfounded, since a simple Google search of America's highest crime cities does not show Las Vegas in very many results, if at all. In Las Vegas we have FAR MORE good neighborhoods that are safe for families, children, and anybody else who wants to live here.
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[@arodgefan589]

I have a friend who lived in Vegas and had his own business, he and his brother decided to sell it and he moved back here to MN. He had his kids in private school there since the schools in the Vegas area apparently aren't that good. But after about 5 years here, he wishes he could go back to Vegas. Vegas seems to be built for the future, having healthy employment gain year to year and low crime.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+arodgefan589 This area is expected to add another million people in the next 10 years. The national population grows at about 1% per year, but the Vegas area is growing at about 2% annually. There is a lot more growth in the future.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

I agree. It grew on me pretty quickly. Now I love it!

[@johnnyklebitz6062]

I tell people all the time, if you've been to Vegas and "gambling, drinking, and sex" is all you took from it, then you truly have NOT made the best use of your time there, As soon as you even walk into baggage claim at McCarran, there's hundreds of billboards and tv monitors for Drais, , Blue Man Group, Grand Canyon Tours, etc.... Now I'm not saying Vegas should be everyones cup of tea, but if you didnt do any research on the place before you came out, and thus had a bad time thats on you. OMG it's hot? It is the desert afterall, dont come in the middle of friggin July if its a problem for you

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Johnny Klebitz LOL. As a local you learn pretty quickly that the vast majority of people are incredibly ignorant about Vegas outside of the strip. When someone who only visits Vegas for the strip says "I love/hate Vegas" you really just take it with a grain of salt because their knowledge of anything outside of Las Vegas Blvd. is minimal at best

[@stevensmith856]

Cyrus992 um no..lol..I live here and it's hot...not all the time but most the time..lol..it was a 102 degrees this morning at 8am..lol

[@rainbowgoldenhoney767]

lmao I was there in the middle of July and I loved it but wow...what a heat.

[@adamd8060]

@@rainbowgoldenhoney767 try living in south florida humidity

[@infoguy1978]

@@adamd8060 i'm torn between moving to south florida, n. carolina or vegas. is the humidity bad where you are? what part iin south florida is that?

[@vegaspornstar]

i lived in henderson from 2008 till 2014,6years ,lived in henderson by stephanie & wigwam,very nice area,small town feeling and u can drive to las vegas in 15 minutes, cost of living is much lower ,much lower than u can think, moved here with family,again i said earlier one of the cheapest places to live,school systems real good, i moved there as my finance company in dallas texas opened an office in henderson nv. after six months the company went through some major financial turmoil and decided to shut the office down one of my real close friend was working as a cab driver so he asked me if i would like to drive cab,i did it for a week and met a real nice host who was working at spearmint rhino in las vegas,he encouraged me to apply there,so i did got hired ,and i made almost 5 times more money than the cab or finance business, worked as a host in that club for like six months and then they promoted me as a assistant manager,made three times more money than working as a host but lot of stress so after one year ,one of the big poker player who became my friend as he use to visit the club frequently .and would drop more money in a night than i made in a week i went to wynn casino first time played poker,and got few lessons from him,and in a month i was making ten times more money playing poker rather than working as a assistant manager, so after 2 months i quit my jjob and start playing poker full time ,,,played for 4 years made lot of money,got tired of playing poker all the time, became independent host where i only deal with big spenders mainly poker players and take them to restaurants clubs, by the way that professional poker player that i mentioned who drops like 5 k in a night in a strip club,is a client of mine,i live in sandiego now,lajolla area.love it,as i can fly to vegas when ever i want or drive 5 hours be there,any questions pls ask

[@sharonspain1088]

we moved here 3 weeks ago and I watched your videos before we moved to Las Vegas and everything you said is totally true thanks for the heads-up about everything really was good information Vegas is the best moved from Birmingham Alabama

[@banannaparker225]

My family and I are moving to Henderson in January 2017 and we are loving your videos! Very insightful! Thank you for what you do 😊

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

You're welcome Bananna! I'm glad you are enjoying them thus far!

[@Daznikai]

Hey I just recently moved to Las Vegas, and I mean like yesterday but for what I could afford I got a place off of industrial road. W Chicago road and man that’s a con of Vegas for sure. This next year is going to be rough but hopefully within this next year I’ll be able to save up and get something in a better area.

[@Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk]

my son loved it there. I know his spirit is there...my only son Andy. thanks

[@richardmuncy4220]

Pros outweigh the cons by far. While it was below zero in Indiana earlier this week and with the massive snowstorm going on right now out east, it has been around 60 and sunny here. The 100 degree temps don't bother me either. There's no humidity here so the heat is not miserable at all. 85 in Indiana feels worse than 105 here because of the high humidity. Just thought I'd throw that out there since family and friends back east are in complete misery right now.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Richard Muncy People from the east coast seem to really love the weather this time of year, when everyone they know back east is dealing with snow storms. I had a coworker from Connecticut tell me a story about a year ago of her dad posting on Facebook. It was around this time when a relative of theirs posted that they have busy shoveling snow because of the storms. Her dad responded "All we're shoveling is sunshine out here in Vegas!" LOL

[@richardmuncy4220]

+JacobslifeinVegas lol that's great! I may need to use that one!

[@macaroniandcheese6597]

I’m 15, been living in Vegas my whole life. The only thing that pisses me off here is how windy it really gets 🤧. If you’re an indoor person you don’t really gotta worry about it. But I’m a soccer player and I love being outdoor, wind reaching up to 20mph or higher really pisses me off

[@macaroniandcheese6597]

Other than that, I love this city ❤️

[@kevinpohlod7324]

I'd like to move to Vegas. I need some advice first. 1. I don't have a job lined up there because I don't live there, I live in Montana right now. And I can't really get a place to live there because I don't have a job there. Do you have any ideas on what I could do? Just so you know, I could get the money to move to Vegas, I'd have to sell my place in Montana first. Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you soon

[@al197861]

Brilliant Amazing , I'm 56 u.s.navy disabled veteran , I'm tired of California Prison and Shackles , Keep me informed , I Love the Heat , I'm Military , we adapt and Overcome in America

[@leogiannangelo5514]

Moving to Las Vegas in about another year....Your video would be a lot more helpful if you could give more attention to SPECIFICS. So tell us WHERE the good neighborhoods are....and WHERE are the bad neighborhoods. Also, what about the North side....and the inexpensive mobile trailor homes......Wondering if low rent necessarily translates into bad neighborhood...or not? Thanks

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Hey Leo. My last 2 videos are walk through tutorials on how to search for crime by area in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson

[@jaredsterba4023]

I just visited Vegas in June and loved it. Definitely plan on moving there this next spring. Coming from Omaha haha

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Welcome to another world lol

[@jaredsterba4023]

Yes It'll definitely be a change but I'm excited

[@aubreymorgan9763]

I have a question, if you don't mind. My partner and I are looking at Las Vegas to possibly move there in the near future. How is the area with getting produce? I don't mind if it is a little pricey, but is the quality good? Where we live now everything is shipped and either things are not ripe or are sold already rotten. I love fruit and veggies and worry with Las Vegas being in the desert it would be difficult to get them. I know farming areas are near by, but I want to make sure there is a decent selection & decent quality of foods.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Coming from someone who grew up in California, and at times would eat produce directly from the farm, I'd say the produce is pretty good here.

[@aubreymorgan9763]

Thank you!

[@billi1643]

Only thing holding me back, is "WATER" and lack of!

[@teaganb9]

Love*

[@PeterShlimon]

I am thinking about moving there in the future because no income tax same weather like Phoenix same everything just homes are cheaper and no income tax the reason why I came here to phx it was cheap back then now it’s so so and in Vegas no professional jobs it’s all simple and hospitality but don’t work in the professional industry my father does but after I live on my own it will be Vegas metro because same weather with less cost of living and more stuff too do

[@bagotoetags801]

Jacob, you almost sound like a realtor promoting Vegas. There are many cons to living in Las Vegas whether they affect you personally or not. Vegas has one of the poorest and worst school systems in the U.S; overcrowded classrooms and underpaid teachers having to use their own money to purchase school supplies for their classrooms, one of the highest teen pregnancy states in the U.S., high divorce rates because of the questionable temptations prevalent in Vegas; prostitution, drugs and gambling addictions. Vegas is also in the top ten states for home invasion, car jacking and robbery. Yes, the weather is hot but it's also very dry, nearly zero humidity and less than three inches of annual rainfall. The dust, pollen and wind play havoc on allergies because of the barren open land surrounding Vegas. Newcomers usually come down with sinus infections until they 'acclimatize' to the area. Gas prices are higher than most states because fuel is trucked in and vehicle prices are at the gouging level. Yes, there are very nice and clean neighborhoods, some requiring a monthly homeowners association fee on top of their mortgage, but sooner or later a person will have to leave the safety and security of their guarded, gated community and mix with the general population. Vegas is basically divided into five large areas; those being Southwest and Northwest where the pop is mostly Caucasian or well to do seniors and higher working class. Henderson, Green Valley and Southeast are desirable. Less desirable would be Downtown and Northeast and North Las Vegas. Some of these area do have small neighborhoods with higher income homes but are mostly dominated by lower income and lower rent apartments. Two of the most dangerous places to be in Vegas is Walmart and Bus Stops. Innocent places that can erupt in gunfire and being killed in a traffic accident by one of the thousands of drunk drivers on the Vegas roads at any given time. Sounds very negative, right, but Vegas has one of the most lenient gun laws in the country with a state government and city council that still believes in being as free as possible. Vegas has one of the best Police forces in the nation as well as the best Fire Departments and Rescue Teams. I could go on and on about the pros of Vegas but like I did and many others, move here and find out for yourself. Realtors are really not to be trusted as their credibility falls third below car salesman and hubcap thieves. Realtors actually control and manipulate the home buying industry in Vegas to their benefit, but like anything, if you really want something bad enough don't be shy paying their price. Please excuse my long-windedness.

[@duglas9725]

is enterprise a good area to buy a home...between Bruce Woodbury and blue diamond. It looks like a lot of new neighborhoods in that area. what should we look for when buying a new home in that climate?

[@TheTylerjoy04]

What would happen to vegas if all the lakes dries up?? I see alot of parts in vegas already beginning to dry up..That's my worst fear when moving to vegas..

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

What parts have you seen dry up?

[@TheTylerjoy04]

I Don't Know What Parts Just Seen Them On KZbin, That People Post Up..

[@morcy36]

How I find out what are the bass neighborhoods? I am planning to buy but I have not idea how to find this information, thanks

[@joshpembers]

What is the approximate percentage of the Las Vegas population who has a lifestyle that basically avoids spending any time on the Strip? ((To me, the Strip is fun for a quick vacation ... but I wouldn't want my non-vacation life on the Strip,) I'm NOT tryiing to put anything down, but for example "what entertainment is there that's not on the Strip and not gambling related.

[@shikharkalsi9692]

Great video Jacob! I'm 27 years old and potentially thinkin of moving from Calgary, Canada down to Vegas... do you know if there are any/many IT related jobs in beautiful Las Vegas? Thanks in advance.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Shikhar Kalsi It's not Silicon Valley, but that is one thing that Vegas (and the state of Nevada) is pushing more for. They are trying to diversify this economy more so it's not so reliant on tourism. Part of that effort is working to attract people in the tech sector. Tony Hseih of Zappos is face of the Downtown Project to help support small businesses, particularly in the start up world. Northern Nevada just got the Tesla plant last year, and this year North Las Vegas just got Faraday Future to start construction on their plant. It's definitely worth taking a deeper look to see what's available.

[@LetYrLiteShine]

Thanks for this video. How ar were the people there compared to So Cal? I find So Cal (Orange County) to be quite narcissistic. It drives me nuts.

[@SoleusTV]

I wanna move to Las Vegas man Texas is boring and Las Vegas looks really fun but my parents don't wanna take me to Vegas for the summer because "I'm too young " and I'm about to be 16

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

There is definitely plenty of fun activities available in the Vegas area, regardless of how young you are. It's cool if you can get out here to visit sometime in the next couple years. If not though, you may just have to wait until you're out of their house before you can come here. Don't worry. Vegas will still be awesome in a few years!

[@jsego01106]

Im sure vegas is much better than where I live! I live in Albuquerque!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+jsego01106 I've never been to Albuquerque, but there aren't too many places on earth like Vegas!

[@morvin147]

jsego01106 I heard about the gangs and blue crystal meth. Gus and Walter are scary people

[@jwalkin5123]

No income tax in Nevada? Wow! Great! Vegas here i come.

[@acerothstein4755]

No 'state' income tax. The federal tax man will come every payday.....

[@FLT1970]

You left out your 2nd amendment rights. Being treated like an adult. BUT there's no taco trucks and no place to pull over.(no stopping both ways signs everywhere!!!)

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

The 2nd amendment is a big one, especially compared to CA. I'll probably cover that in another video....food trucks are very popular here, including taco trucks :)

[@brookejohnson7424]

Hi Jacob! Can you suggest some of the safer neighborhoods for a Single woman? Preferably close to the airport.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Hey Brooke. I've done a few videos on nice areas and neighborhoods out here...that would be safe for anyone

[@fredzetts95]

Brooke. I disagree

[@radiodriver10]

Henderson is much safer than Las Vegas. The safest areas near the McCarran Airport are zip codes 89014 and 89074. That's the Green Valley area. The zip codes closer to the airport are more dangerous. Make sure your ride is working right. If you like I can direct you to a good real estate agent.

[@tjstraw1]

I'm not as familiar with Henderson as a whole, but I can say (as Radio Driver mentioned) that the Green Valley area is nice.

[@fredzetts95]

tjstraw1 Henderson does have a ghetto area, but if you avoid it you would probably be OK. Green Valley is a beautiful place.

[@Vdonald09]

Minus the women living here is cool

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Obama Ownage Lol. It's not all bad my man

[@jeremydav6855]

I am Jeremy I am looking to move to Vegas. But I am kinda nervous. I wanna kno if there's something to do for a biker. An I am kinda looking for love too. I have a job that has a hub out there an I drive for a living. I am almost 30. Any ides

[@36miamiheatfan]

I'm sold I'm moving to Nevada from the Midwest 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

DJ Morgan Welcome DJ!

[@36miamiheatfan]

JacobslifeinVegas ... much appreciated! None of these cons will bother me, i am very excited!

[@allentapanes6242]

i want to live on the MOON.

[@billionaireinvestor]

Allen Tapanes parts of the Las Vegas desert looks like the moon and parts look like Mars most of the science fiction movies are shot on location in our deserts... hahahaha

[@user-ym9sx6jt8m]

be patient! eventually we'll be neighbors lol

[@Jeriun]

*Ducktales NES moon theme plays*

[@rjw3408]

Love your channel. I lived out in Vegas for a couple of years. Left in 2011 because of personal circumstances. I could not enjoy it like I wanted to. Would love to live out there again. Las Vegas is a great place to live!!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

I agree Rheta. Thank you for watching!

[@caymanwest4929]

Moved to Summerlin from the DC area and we LOVE IT! We're in our 60s and love everything Vegas has to offer and we don't gamble. The natural beauty of the surrounding areas are fantastic with short drives to the West Coast beaches, the Grand Canyon, ... No natural disasters, the weather is phenomenal (cooler outside of the city). And, we have the Golden Knights. Fix the school system (seriously) and you have the best city in the US to live in.

[@FunkMastaMegaFlex]

Indeed southern Nevada has a lot more good points than bad. Not only does NV have no state income tax but it also has very low property taxes. And yes its hot but its a nice dry heat, I have lived in Louisiana, Florida, and Rhode Island and the north east, the summers there are actually more uncomfortable due to the high humidity and heat. I like the desert landscape also, its very unique. Nebraska, Delaware, and Ohio are just a couple states that are hardly scenic. Great Basin National Park has some of the most beautiful forests and mountains in the nation. Mt. Charleston is also gorgeous and near by. And also as far as bodies of water you have Lake Meade Recreational area, Lake Las Vegas, and also not to far to the south you have Laughlin on the Colorado River. A nice new neighborhood I have found out about recently is Winchester Nevada, which is a neighborhood in Las Vegas.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+FunkMastaMegaFlex Yes sir! There are a lot of well kept secrets out here in Southern Nevada. I didn't realize how popular it was for people who love outdoor activities until I got here, and saw that the geography we have gives plenty of options.

[@FunkMastaMegaFlex]

+JacobslifeinVegas It does indeed, also one think that I noticed that hasn't been talked about much for living in Las Vegas/Nevada, is how is health insurance handled. I believe all 50 states now offer a government health insurance plan, and if you move to the state how is easy it to obtain and get enrolled? I know in some states like Massachusetts and Rhode Island its actually pretty easy process compared the awkward slow programs their governments sponsor. This would be handy information for those moving to the state and do not have employment. Cuz like the rest of the nation I assume most people in Las Vegas/Nevada get health insurance/benefits through their employment.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Good point. This is the first year since I've lived here that I have not had to switch health insurance for one reason or another. You're right that a lot of people have it through their employer. That is one of the attractive reasons people choose to work in the casinos and hotels on the strip. A lot of them are union jobs, which include health coverage. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@stevensmith856]

FunkMastaMegaFlex its easy...im on a state plan myself

[@MisterStratospheric]

dry heat? I was there 2x and it was 110 in the shade. I felt it. Who would not?

[@911copcam]

I use to live there, Eastern and 215, its a 24hr city, I miss it, love the desert. lots to do besides casinos.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Advantage Bug Screens " lots to do besides casinos." I agree 1,000,000%!!!

[@lesdoll402]

"beautiful scenery".? It looks like you're on Saturn.

[@thedapperphil3742]

I personally think it looks nice but your comment was still pretty funny

[@clakoclakson]

@@thedapperphil3742 Same, I like desertic landscapes

[@timslater566]

I would like to live in Las Vegas because it’s the driest metro area in the United States and as far as I’m concerned: One day of rain per year is one too many. I would really love the lack of rain. Nothing more depressing than the sound of windshield wipers!!

[@ericamack-fashion4043]

Love Love this channel everytime I'm feeling a little doubtful about moving to Vegas you find an interesting topic to talk about that makes me say "go ahead and do this". I was there 2 days ago and knew that this is the place I would like to live.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thanks Erica! I'm glad the videos are helpful

[@jordanhurd1988]

Cons aren't much of a problem for me, as I'm from nearby St. George. I'm looking into Vegas once I finish my teaching degree.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

St. George is definitely beautiful. I enjoy visiting there, but I really like living here.

[@lovetocook3809]

the people in Vegas are so friendly, helpful and nice....much more so than a casual tourist or "outsider" would think. Almost like a small town type of friendly in some areas! That may seem unbelievable to some people, but I've found it to be true!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

I agree. The small town feel here is stronger than I thought it would be

[@thefozzybear]

Compared to Chicago, Las Vegas has a very low crime rate.

[@911copcam]

its a dog friendly city!

[@stevensmith856]

Advantage Bug Screens yep..many dog parks aswell

[@someperson3197]

Advantage Bug Screens cats to

[@imahumanandsoareyou1755]

In the summer though the pavement can get over 150 degrees though so that’s one con of having a dog in Vegas if they need to go for a walk

[@alexs1835]

Good video! Thanks. My wife and I are considering moving to Las Vegas; I have been a couple of times and I like it. We are hispanic and have been living in US for about 4 years, we both are professionals and I work in the medical field. We live in Miami now, but we also lived in Orlando for six months. The company for what I work has office there in Vegas and I have been thinking to move there. So I can keep my job. The reasons to be thinking in doing that is that Miami is too expensive, there are tolls almost everywhere and the traffic is terrible. We rent a 2 bedrooms apt for 1600 and it's not that nice at all, but work for us because it's near my wife work. We have been thinking in buying a house but most of them cost more than 300 000 and in some areas like Doral may cost more than 500 000. We need something more affordable, that's why we are thinking in moving to Vegas. We also have an infant and we want to know more about daycares (costs and conditions) and also schools. Thanks again for the video.

[@CarlosGomez-jw4xh]

So far, All the pros outweigh the con's. I landed a job over there and I'm happy that I can actually provide a better life for my family out there. thanks for the info.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Carlos Gomez You're welcome Carlos. I'm glad that the move has worked out well for you and your family

[@MrGrownman455]

Heat is not that big of a draw back as long as your AC or central air works. lol You think Las Vegas has heat, try Texas heat. Dallas, Austin and Houston Texas has the type of heat that as soon as you step outside you start sweating. States like Georgia has that Southern hot humid heat. I rather deal with dry heat than humid heat any day. At least Las Vegas doesn't have Tornadoes, I was born in the South and Tornado season was just a way of life. I used to live next to some guys that used to chase Tornadoes. Plus let's not forget Hurricane season which if you live on the East coast you have to deal with too. Give me dry desert heat over tornado warnings. lol Before i left the East Coast, I had a friend visit me from Cali and he never experienced any natural disaster other than a Earth Quake. So he was freaking out seeing the words Tornado watch orTornado warning pop up on my TV 5 times in one month. lol

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+MrGrownman455 Hahaha. The only "warnings" we get out here in Vegas are for the flash floods when we get into monsoon season in the summer. I'll still take that over hurricanes, tornadoes, sweltering humidity, and earthquakes any day!

[@annelisabethcom]

MrGrownman455, I don't start sweating right away even in 140 F, so not sure I believe you.

[@amandaparfait9468]

I'm a single mom currently living in Orlando Florida (aka expensive for no reason). I'm really thinking about moving to Vegas but I have a couple questions. I see that there are plenty decent looking apartments for a fraction of the price I'd pay in Florida but what about other expenses like utilities & cable? Also what about food grocery expenses? Also, what about the job market? Is there good opportunities available for the working class? & last but no least what are some of the best neighbors as far as safety? Like I said I'm a single mom raising a little girl so the safer the better lol. If anyone could answer these questions for me that would be awesome! Thank you

[@chiefrockathe1444]

Man Ive never been to a place with dry heat before and walking around hungover at noon had me feeling like death. I really like the cold because I live in the colorado mountains so Vegas is not for me in the day time at least

[@newkeds]

Ha, ha. I'm building a house in Vegas now! Summerlin. I think I was balking at the unfamiliar. And I just got to be so done with LA.

[@NatashaRaisorGlam]

Thanks for your videos. You are helping me with my decision, on if I should leave Los Angeles.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

You're welcome!

[@nicholaslemoine2561]

Jacob, thanks for doing these videos. There is a lack of Vegas related videos that do not mention the strip. I will be moving to Vegas from Charlotte North Carolina with my company. We have an office out there next to Galeria Sunset (warm springs and stephanie st) in Henderson. I look forward to the move as I have never been there but the videos definitely shed some light on my future home. Keep it up! Hopefully we can get lunch in Fall/Winter 2016.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+NICHOLAS LEMOINE Sounds good Nicholas! That's exactly how I felt when I was getting ready to move to Vegas. I was surprised at how little info there was online, particularly in video format. I'll keep them coming!

[@newkeds]

I recently visited Vegas with thoughts of buying a retirement home. There are things to like; you can buy a home for $219,000., incredibly beautiful mountains, clouds and sky, sunshine, uncrowded expressways around town, ethnic diversity. But I'm sooo not attracted to the jumble of casinos and amusement-park atmosphere of the strip but, that's just me. I don't know what it would be like to never see woods again. I went to Lake Las Vegas and even that appeared to be a gimmicky project, emulating something on the order of an Italian fishing village huddled around a harbor. I felt a little like I was at at DisneyLand. Also, It was 109 degrees and spending any kind of time in the sun was out of the question...and that lasts for five months or more. I found prices to be as high as Los Angeles for dining, gas, hotel, property tax. In fact, the tax burden I saw had Nevada in the middle, not at the top (wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494/). A lot of the service workers seemed jaded too. If all the shopping, entertainment and dining is on the strip, I'd never go. It's congested and parking costs $. South Summerlin and Spring Valley were nice. But, the city on the whole has no shortage of cookie-cutter, economical housing developments.. W Spring Mountain Rd was my foray off the strip and it was lined with cheapo-looking businesses . I think overall, the city is a good value due to affordable housing in descent neighborhoods and no harsh winter. Its growth is a confirmation of its desirability. It's just not for me.

[@ericamack-fashion4043]

Love Love this channel everytime I'm feeling a little doubtful about moving to Vegas you find an interesting topic to talk about that makes me say "go ahead and do this". I was there 2 days ago and knew that this is a place love to live.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Erica Mcclendon I'm glad to help Erica. I do what I can to show how awesome of a place Vegas is to live :)

[@jazzyfelish1336]

I've learned a lot about Vegas just by watching the content from your KZbin videos and Love it all!!! I am moving out there in February and can't wait. I hope you have another meet up somewhere in the near future because I would love to meet you and thank you for what you do...you have helped make my decision to move from Southern California to Vegas!!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Felish Glad to hear you're making the move soon! I'll have another meet up in the future; still getting settled in with my new work schedule, but I'll have more for sure.

[@panzerwaffen2873]

planing to move to las vegas next year ...im sure i would be better than here in miami fl ...

[@tjstraw1]

For one thing, when it's hot here, it's a dry heat, which is (in my opinion) better than the humid heat. Somedays (not many) it can be humid when it rains here in the summer, but other than that, it's dry.

[@panzerwaffen2873]

tjstraw1 👍👍👍👍👍👍 good to know... Here is humid all the year

[@SteveKaynan]

I'm north of Miami and I'm done with Florida weather and humidity. I hear there are good musician opportunities in Las Vegas!!

[@bigoteapouring699]

I'm planning to move there from Houston. I've never been anywhere in my life so I'm scared but pumped.

[@JH-ho2mh]

Used to live there as a kid.. Me and my wife stayed a few days on the strip a couple years ago, I couldn't believe how big the strip had gotten.. I used to live on the edge of town in an area called the lakes.. we had nothing but desert all the way to the mts. After looking at a satellite view of the neighborhood I couldn't believe they had developed all the way to the mountains, a little area called Summerline I think.. Living in Missouri we have alot of humidity but the heat of Vegas was worse.. Didn't brother me as a kid, loved the beatiful whether..

[@lisacanela7474]

I must admit that I am quite jealous of you right now. Outdoors with the sun shining and just a shirt. I'm here waiting for snow this weekend in CT. I'll be sure to watch your channel this weekend and think of my future move to Vegas (happy thoughts, happy thoughts) ... I agree, it seems there are more pro's than cons. Thank you Jacob for your channel. Very helpful.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+lisa canela You're welcome! I did this video in December. It was probably in the high 40s or low 50s when I shot this. I was able to do be out there for a couple videos, but that was it! lol

[@lisacanela7474]

+JacobslifeinVegas see, I would have never known it was filmed in Dec. 🙈 I'll take 50° over 10° any day. The sun helps a lot. That's what I'm looking forward to the most in Vegas; the sun. Well actually there are other more important points but the sun is high up there. I just realized it's been 2 years since I last visited. No bueno!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

I agree that the sun is nice. I think there are only 2 other cities with more days of sunshine than Vegas, so we definitely get our fill lol

[@rabscots910]

I love the Las Vegas wash. It is such a beautiful part of the desert and the local area.

[@noelcampos8290]

Thanks, Jacobs, it good to hear it from someone who actually lived there. I thinking of living there someday.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

You're welcome Noel!

[@paulbaker4811]

Check out Reno. We don't have the heat as bad, and less crime.

[@RSTI191]

Good stuff thnx My wife are contemplating moving to Henderson, Lake Las Vegas area.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Sounds good. I take it you two are retiring soon?

[@RSTI191]

JacobslifeinVegas Hello. I’m 55, currently on disability, at this point it looks like it may just well be total disability. (City Inspector, 6 knee surgeries later, etc..) My wife is actually there as I write this, looking at 2 homes later this morning. 1 house in Henderson right off the end of Essex ave. Beautiful house, however the area leaves questions. Research say’s Henderson has a pretty low crime rate. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Hi John. Henderson is very well known for its low crime rate. Please use this link to send me a message on Facebook, and I can connect you with someone that knows that area better than I do, and can help you. facebook.com/JacobslifeinVegas-281682135353468

[@stevensmith856]

John R. Henderson is nice and all but the commute to Las Vegas and surrounding suburbs is pretty rough....the 215 95 etc..madhouse at peak travel hours..its a nightmare

[@stevensmith856]

John R. Summerlin is the best area to live in Las Vegas...all the west burbs are good..

[@prettygyrlny7115]

Thank you Jacob im moving to Vegas in Dec !

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Welcome Tamika!

[@bw4957]

Tamika Schultz Did you ever move? If so, how do you like it?

[@skateboard_steez]

I love living in Vegas!!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Stephon White You and me both man!

[@hound9496]

what are some of the neighborhoods to avoid when moving to las Vegas?

[@acerothstein4755]

ANYTHING on the East side of the city is bad. Most of NORTH Las Vegas is bad, at least East of the 15. Avoid most things about 3-4 miles in any direction of the strip.

[@ShibuHara]

Thanks Jacob, even though I've already watched all of your videos this one came at a good time for me. I get the funds that I will be using to move next week and now that it's coming down to the wire to make a decision between Vegas and someplace else I've definitely been stressing. I can't even imagine trying to do all of this decision making without the help of your channel so thank you for all of your hard work!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+ShibuHara You're welcome! You've been active on the channel for quite a while, and I appreciate your participation and support. Have you visited out here yet to see the area or look for work?

[@ShibuHara]

+JacobslifeinVegas so far I've only visited as a tourist and haven't been back since I've considered the move. From your videos though I know that that is a very important step for success! :)

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Yes! If you can swing it, then I definitely suggest coming for at least a few days to see the area, even if you already have a job lined up. If you want to job hunt while out here and find a place to live then I would suggest staying closer to a week.

[@ShibuHara]

Thanks for the tips! I'm getting ready for some good, hard work :)

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+ShibuHara Anytime

[@tmi6965]

Hey might be silly but cost of Marlboros?....regular gas....food costs such as a restaurant you know ...if u can please

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

This video has the answer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3eWmplnoZuDmNU

[@chiefqueef4572]

I’m 17 and moving here alone what do I do

[@dsanford12]

1) the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway 2 ) Shelby American 👍 definitely pro's

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Yep! For all the racing lovers!

[@geraldf.1222]

I'm a very happily married man looking to move to Henderson (from Los Angeles) hoping to retire there and get more house for my money than Kalifornia, and paying zero income tax on my retirement income. Your thought?

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

You're not alone Gerald. That's why a lot of Californians move here. I think it's a great idea. I have two married couples right now from California looking to purchase a home here.

[@acerothstein4755]

You may re-think the happily married part when you see the girls working at these casinos.

[@327adams]

just bought a place in Canyon Willow, off East Tropicana

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Nice!

[@Master-vh2wm]

I live in Vegas and in summer it’s hot af

[@NYBORIQUA91]

So I'm from PA, and I'm currently in my last semester of college. I have been interested in moving to Vegas for a teaching job since they are in need, plus I could use a different change in scenery. What are some of your recommended neighbors or parts in Vegas that are good?

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Hey Edwin. I've actually done a few videos on good areas to live

[@born2riffrock4]

I plan to move there and soon. i came out 12 days Sept 2016 and fell in love with the place. I don't smoke, drink or gamble but there was tons of things to do. I loved it. I have new Tacoma my challenge now is a part time job. I don't need healthcare I have it I just want part time job and a place to live that is clean and comfortable. Give me some advise I watch all your videos.

[@OaktownABQ]

Jacob, you are certainly correct about the low state tax burdens, but that is just for residents. Visitors get taxed like crazy! LOL

[@kimberlypark2807]

Hi Jacob. It is a random question. I just relocated to Henderson and I do not like the tap water out here. What kind of water do you drink and what water filter do you use? Do you use anything to convert hard water to soft? My skin gets itchy from hard water and my long hair gets out of control

[@kimberlypark2807]

by the way, Jacob. I have watched a few videos of yours before moving. Thanks for sharing all the tips

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+kimberly park You're welcome. I do use a water filter that I just bought at a grocery store. I know you can have a water filtration system installed in your home to soften the water you use to bathe, but I don't know what it would cost.

[@mysterytopia]

Hello, I am to planning to go to UNLV, however, I am not sure where are the safest places to live around as a student. could you kindly recommend me what places that are safe and all round great environment?

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Hey! I did a video on neighborhoods for UNLV students

[@mysterytopia]

Alright thanks!

[@dargay386]

nice video, thank you

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Aamir Ali You're welcome Aamir!

[@delirous8]

Thanks so much, I am thinking about relocating to Vegas in the next year so so early 2019. Once I wrap my schooling and can find a job good then I am heading off, hopefully my mother will come with me.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Sounds good!

[@delirous8]

How far is Summerlin from the strip? Are there any high rise apartments in Vegas? What is the weather like, the news says dangerous heatwave in effect right now. Is it dry heat or humid heat?

[@knowledge4735]

I'm from Sacramento move to Reno..and now I'm looking at moving to Las Vegas..but I want to know about the jobs as a security guard and how is the film business out there?

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Knowledg3 What do you want to know about the film industry?

[@letsdostuff5864]

He ded.

[@acerothstein4755]

Lots of security jobs to be found. Basically ZERO film business. Just an occasional shoot for a movie or TV show with outside people who come and go.

[@luigilol]

hey man what park is that behind you

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

Good video. I ve been in Vegas most of my life. There are many pros and cons. I love it, and I will never go back to Texas.

[@nogoodnamesl3ft]

Jacob your videos are Golden. You always have cool and great things to say. Once again, thanks for an awesome channel.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Juan Aviles Jr. You're welcome Juan. I'm glad they help!

[@amandachang247]

Hyde Park Middle School (magnet), Clark High School (A. M. SAT), A-Tech, Challenger, and Coral Academy of Science LV are all pretty good schools.

[@amandachang247]

UNLV and CSN not so much

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Nice Amanda! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@acerothstein4755]

Clark is an all black school, what are you talking about?

[@milliecox2101]

I have been looking at a D.R. Horton home in Henderson, what do you think about that area?

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Henderson has a pretty good reputation overall for it's safety, schools and family friendly environment.

[@runninghighco7829]

Hey man thx for the vids, moving from colorado next year, just wondering how bad the scorpion issue really is? Would like to live on the outskirts and heard it is a problem..thx in advance for any info

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+runninghighCO You're welcome man. I've done a couple videos about scorpions on the channel

[@katrinamotola7623]

JacobslifeinVegas

[@DZ302-Z28]

What are some good neighborhoods close to the strip?

[@trae1390]

That's Arroyo Grande Park I live about 2 minutes away from there walking.i go to green valley highschool just down the street from there

[@patrickfrey4701]

Summerlin is my favourite Area in Vegas

[@salvadorcalderon3221]

Lol born and raised in California but I am moving to las vegas in August

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Welcome Salvador!

[@tcruz86]

Going into 2nd retirement after federal civilian job in 3-5 years. Retired Military Officer. Selling house in the D.C. Suburbs of Northern Virginia and relocating to NW or West LV. How's the house prices there compared to Fairfax or Woodbridge, VA? Looking to have a pool and outside kitchen added to house there. Hope not too expensive. It'll be our resort type living w/o leaving the house. Enjoying your great videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamchelonis7231]

Here's the freaking thing.. . if you even think for one MOMEMENT you are going to be las vegas star.... You freaking LIVE it. I mean, you spend the money ahead of time, you plan all your parties accrdingly.. you freaking LIVE it. It's not YOUR mistake you were in freaking movie-X when all your agent money was coming your way. So you know what? You freaking LIVE your damn life when you get the sense you are at the "top" like that. To heck with Hollywood and all those things. You just live your life well and wait for the title wave to come back down. That is how you do it. But you have to know you are riding a title wave to know that kind of stuff... you know... because otherwise.... you could be like... um... I don't know... in the middle of a very bad M.C. Hammer new album hit that never got to be a hit or something... and that is a REAL thing by the way. Poor M.C. Hammer let his wealth go up over his head and he couldn't retain it.... only SPEND it on all his friends and family he wanted to spend it on. Poor sucker. Next time around think of your self, man.

[@abrahamreyna405]

about to finish my bachelors degree in criminal justice from UTSA here in texas. looking to move to vegas cause I just want something new. I don't drink, smoke or obviously do drugs lol.....I'm just curious about the job situation. I hope I can find work. Worthy mention, single, no kids.

[@acerothstein4755]

I've lived in Vegas since 1994 - the beginning of the growth period, so I know what I'm talking about when it comes to Las Vegas. Forget what they say about the schools. They only rank low because of the Mexican's that drop out of HS by 10th grade. My kids went to LV public schools, not an issue at all, well educated. The main negative is the heat. I won't lie. 119 degrees is a bitch. I have a pool and it's so hot in the summer you don't even want to go outside at all, let alone hang out by the pool. And it lasts from May until well into September. This guy is correct, plenty of good neighborhoods in Las Vegas, especially in the Northwest and SouthWest. I will say that if you don't make a lot of money, you won't like Vegas - you won't have the money to play and see what the city has to offer. This is a great place for people WITH money. Concerts, restaurants, gambling - Las Vegas has it all.

[@badweetabix]

I appreciate you making these videos to help people make up their minds. But I'm not sold on the "lots of good neighborhoods". Good neighborhoods have crimes, too, and where would a criminal target who wants a big score if not the affluent neighborhoods. The real issue is the crime rate in LV and it does not look good with murder rate jumping 100% in just one year (2015) as well as property crime and violent crime rate all above the national average. When you average it out in terms of crime per square mile, LV is 185 cimes per square mile. Compare that to 23 crimes per square mile for all of Nevada. I would be too scared to live in a nice house in LV just because it can attract the wrong attention.

[@rashidrajah5069]

thank you for these videos you have helped me convince my wife that moving to Vegas is a great move. We will be moving to Vegas in 3 weeks. we are too excited ... thanks again for your help

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

+Rashid Rajah You're welcome Rashid! I'm glad I was able to help

[@radiodriver10]

Have you moved to Las Vegas yet?

[@t-squared6406]

I have been here most of my life,way better before 2000,even before the 1st mass exodos of the early 90s,too big,too many people,traffic sucks,too much crime,old areas being bypassed,history of this place destroyed,a museum doesn't do it justice,this place needs to shrink!!!

[@helenabrus191]

Californian moved to Oregon; rusted there so moved to Las Vegas for the sun; great opportunities; moved to Florida in 1999 for family reasons; retiring soon so playing with the idea of LV again. Enjoy your videos, wish that you would ID where you're filming from; sometimes you do but on this one you didn't. Thanks.

[@nunyabusiness8254]

So with a lower cost of living, how do wages compare? I noticed nice appartment communities for $600 to $900. Milwaukee/Chicago land you're not touching a decent rental under 1 k