Sunnyvale, California vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 47.2% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $79,144 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Burlington
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher