Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 171.5% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $135,770 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Chesapeake, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.5% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  516.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher