What is a pro or con of living in Sunnyvale, Californiacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 544% more expensive in Sunnyvale.

What salary do I need to live in Sunnyvale, California copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $60 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $195 in Sunnyvale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. SUNNYVALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 224.3% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $195 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
544% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Sunnyvale, CA

Compared to Chattanooga, Sunnyvale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

224.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,011.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

74.9% higher

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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