Benicia, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 26.9% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $54,817 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sparks
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Benicia, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower