Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 10.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,130 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Sparks
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Austin, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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