Columbia, Maryland vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 137.1% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $199,172 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Columbia, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.1% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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