Tempe, Arizona vs. Sparks, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 2.8% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $118,825 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Sparks
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Sparks, NV
Compared to Tempe, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher