Ripon, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 15.4% cheaper than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $169,276 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Sparks
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Ripon, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower