Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 5.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,030 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in Sparks
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Charleston, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower