Nearly half of Nevadans think Las Vegas has become too expensive to visit

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nearly half of Nevadans think Las Vegas has become too expensive to visit, and blame that fact for the recent drop in tourism, a new poll shows.

The poll, by Phoenix-based Noble Predictive Insights, found 46% of Nevadans from all over the state believe the city has become too expensive.

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That's a common sentiment online, where visitors and locals alike share stories of pricy Strip resorts, expensive drinks and high-cost food. Others have said the city is changing, but that deals can still be found .

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