Sunnyvale, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 69.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $48,200 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Columbia
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Sunnyvale, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower