Springfield, Virginia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 96.4% more expensive than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $265,179 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Springfield, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower