Metuchen, New Jersey vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 14.1% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,947 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Sparks
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Metuchen, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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