Sparks, Nevada vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 13.8% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $56,914 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Arvada
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Sparks, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher