Golden, Colorado vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 22.6% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,696 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Sparks
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Golden, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower