Sun City, Arizona vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 18.4% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,212 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Sparks
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Sun City, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher