Sparks, Nevada vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 5.1% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $52,550 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Sparks, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher