Sunnyvale, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 60.5% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $19,733 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Carson City
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Sunnyvale, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower