Rochester, Minnesota vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 25.1% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $207,635 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Sparks
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Rochester, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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