Palmdale, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 12.0% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $17,597 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Sparks
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Palmdale, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower