Pasadena, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 51.0% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $107,188 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher