Sparks, Nevada vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 110.9% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $160,277 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Sparks, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.9% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher