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Orangevale, CA vs Sparks, NV

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Is it cheaper to live in Sparks or is it cheaper to live in Orangevale?
- Sparks is 6.8% less expensive than Orangevale.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sparks or Orangevale?
- Sparks housing costs are 12.7% less expensive than Orangevale housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Orangevale or is Health Care more affordable in Sparks.
- Health related expenses are 8.0% less in Sparks.
 Orangevale, CASparks, NVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock118.6100
 Food & Groceries105.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.7100
 Housing176.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$469,300$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.9100
 Miscellaneous128.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Orangevale    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Light rain throughout the year. Spring and fall are unbeatable. Summer is deffinately Hot, but with so many options to go camping and swimming, cooling off is never  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another comment from an Orangevale resident complains about the diminishing of rural character and the coming of compact development. Unfortunately, I cannot endorse  More

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Over 17 years ago

Think twice before purchasing property in one of the more expensive places to live. Orangevale is losing its small town flavor while be buffeted or "tucked into" other  More

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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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