Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 138.9% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $179,170 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Sparks, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.9% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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