Bakersfield, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 11.9% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $55,948 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Sparks
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Bakersfield, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower