Santa Barbara, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 46.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,549 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Sparks
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Santa Barbara, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower