Sparks, Nevada vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 5.4% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $79,084 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Sparks, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower