Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs Des Moines, Washington


The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 14.1% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $28,522 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington 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 Des Moines
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Des Moines, WA
Compared to Sparks, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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