Decatur, Illinois vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 68.9% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,453 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Sparks
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Decatur, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher