Sparks, Nevada vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 15.6% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $86,733 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Sparks, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher