Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Sparks, NV
VS
Tyler, TX
🏆 Tyler leads 16 of 23 categories
Sparks
Nevada
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,938 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
104⚠ High
Population
108,025 ✓ Larger
Tyler
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,056
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,440
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Sparks, NV
Pros
Households earn $19,882 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $423,500
Higher rents — median is $1,526/mo
Property crime (2583.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Tyler
Tyler, TX
Pros
Homes cost $218k less ($205,200 vs $423,500)
Rent averages $413/mo less ($1,113 vs $1,526)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.3%)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Sparks
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
More college-educated — 31.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Sparks by $19,882/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Sparks
Median Income
$19,882
$82,938 vs $63,056/yr
Tyler
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 103.2 (100 = US avg)
Tyler
Median Home Value
$218k less
$205,200 vs $423,500
Tyler
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.3% vs 6.1% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Sparks, NV | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.2⚠ High | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $423,500⚠ High | $205,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,526⚠ High | $1,113 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,938 ✓ Higher | $63,056 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min | 20.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 111⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 104⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 123⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.0:1 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.4% | 31.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.8% | 87.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Washoe County | TYLER ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.2°F | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.1°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.4" ✓ Drier | 47.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.8" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 108,025 ✓ Larger | 106,440 |
| Median Age | 37.0 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.4% ✓ Higher | 54.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% ✓ More | 22.9% |
| Over 65 | 15.5% | 16.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sparks's cost of living index is 103.2 vs Tyler's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Tyler is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tyler leads 16 of 23 categories. Sparks wins 7 and Tyler wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Sparks to Tyler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($423,500 vs $205,200 median home), income ($82,938 vs $63,056), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Sparks, NV and Tyler, TX are about 1,449 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.