Cary, North Carolina vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 146.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $233,750 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Cary, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
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  146.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
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  Personal
  6.1% higher
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