Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 192.2% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $146,094 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Grand Junction, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.2% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  603.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  82.6% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher