Reno, Nevada vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 4.4% cheaper than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $47,810 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Sparks
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Reno, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher