Santa Barbara, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 28.7% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $64,364 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher