Sparks, Nevada vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 28.4% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $82,299 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Sparks, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher