Sparks, Nevada vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 18.0% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $58,989 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in National City
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. National City, CA
Compared to Sparks, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher