Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 16.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,326 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Sparks
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Charlotte, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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