Fresno, California vs. Sparta, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparta, Wisconsin is 20.6% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $39,690 in Sparta, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sparta
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Sparta, WI
Compared to Fresno, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower