Rochester, New York vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 237.1% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $556,280 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1245% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Rochester, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  237.1% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,119.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower