Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 50.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,607 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Sparks
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Santa Clara, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.