Columbus, Ohio vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 224.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $259,722 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
700% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Columbus, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  224.7% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  957.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher