Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 167.1% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $133,571 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.1% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  515.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower