Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 1.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,636 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Sparks
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Tacoma, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.8% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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