New York, New York vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 66.4% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $184,671 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to New York, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower