Denver, Colorado vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 119.5% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $197,535 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Denver, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.5% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher