Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 180.2% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $140,110 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
515% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Waukesha, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.2% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  608.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower