Vancouver, Washington vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 137.7% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,542 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.7% higher
      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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  425.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower