Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 3.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,698 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Sparks
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Portland, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% higher
      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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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