What is a pro or con of living in Sunnyvale, Californiacompared to Urbana, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 1005% more expensive in Sunnyvale.

What salary do I need to live in Sunnyvale, California copmared to Urbana, Illinois?

A salary of $117,000 in Urbana, Illinois should increase to $422,375 in Sunnyvale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

URBANA vs. SUNNYVALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Urbana, Illinois vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 261.0% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $422,375 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1005% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Urbana, Illinois

Urbana, IL vs. Sunnyvale, CA

Compared to Urbana, Sunnyvale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

261.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,271.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

103.9% higher

Health

3.3% lower

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Urbana, Illinois vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Urbana, IL vs. Sunnyvale, CA

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