What is a pro or con of living in Sunnyvale, Californiacompared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 433% more expensive in Sunnyvale.

What salary do I need to live in Sunnyvale, California copmared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

A salary of $165,000 in Simpsonville, South Carolina should increase to $487,184 in Sunnyvale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIMPSONVILLE vs. SUNNYVALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 195.3% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $487,184 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina

Simpsonville, SC vs. Sunnyvale, CA

Compared to Simpsonville, Sunnyvale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

195.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

640.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% lower

Commute

73.2% higher

Health

10.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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