Sparks, Nevada vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 17.3% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $68,653 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Tucson
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Sparks, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher