Madison, Wisconsin vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 176.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $442,604 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
421% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Madison, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.6% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher