Auburn, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 14.0% cheaper than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $120,431 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Sparks
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Auburn, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower