Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 21.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,035 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Sparks
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Fairfax, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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