Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 22.3% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,152 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Sparks
than in Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores, WA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Ocean Shores, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher