Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 17.5% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $66,033 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Houston
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Houston, TX
Compared to Sparks, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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