Sunnyvale, California vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 48.4% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $54,128 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Renton
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher