Lakewood, Colorado vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 10.9% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,534 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Sparks
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Lakewood, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower