Sparks, Nevada vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 85.8% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $153,306 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Sparks, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  85.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
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  Personal
  4.6% higher
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