Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 29.8% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $52,628 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Sparks
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Lake Forest, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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