Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 13.4% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,716 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Sparks
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Fairbanks, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower