Pleasanton, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 22.5% more expensive than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $61,271 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower