Sunnyvale, California vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 34.2% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $85,508 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in East Palo Alto
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher