Dallas, Texas vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 177.7% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $249,950 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
496% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Dallas, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.7% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  676.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower