Sparks, Nevada vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 71.0% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $170,959 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Sparks, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher