Pontiac, Michigan vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 236.3% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $168,165 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1572% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Pontiac, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.3% 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
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,256.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower