Sparks, Nevada vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 26.7% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $54,970 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Sparks, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower