Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Sparks, Nevada


The cost of living in Sparks, Nevada is 2.9% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $108,087 in Sparks, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparks, Nevada is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Sparks
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Sparks, NV
Compared to Wasilla, Sparks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower

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