San Rafael, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 29.0% more expensive than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $184,506 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
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  29.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
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  Personal
  16.6% lower
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