Sunnyvale, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 42.8% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $91,494 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in San Diego
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher