Sparks, Nevada vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 9.0% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $68,258 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Homer
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Sparks, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher