Sunnyvale, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 35.4% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $103,301 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Irvine
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher