Richmond, Virginia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 191.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $248,101 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
438% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Richmond, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.9% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  678.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower