Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 42.2% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $86,689 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Sparks
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Scotts Valley, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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

© Best Places. All rights reserved.