Charleston, West Virginia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 246.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $253,109 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1033% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Charleston, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  246.7% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,461.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher