San Jose, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 30.5% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $123,942 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to San Jose, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower