Petaluma, California vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 28.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $73,562 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Sparks
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Petaluma, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower