Martinez, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 25.3% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $97,101 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Sparks
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Martinez, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower