Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs Goleta, California


The cost of living in Goleta, California is 54.0% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $184,823 in Goleta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goleta, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Goleta
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Goleta, CA
Compared to Sparks, Goleta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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