Bellevue, Washington vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 40.5% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $147,484 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower