What is a pro or con of living in Sunnyvale, Californiacompared to Albany, New York?

Median Home Cost is 596% more expensive in Sunnyvale.

What salary do I need to live in Sunnyvale, California copmared to Albany, New York?

A salary of $60,000 in Albany, New York should increase to $174,404 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.

ALBANY vs. SUNNYVALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Albany, New York vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 190.7% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $174,404 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
596% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Albany, New York

Albany, NY vs. Sunnyvale, CA

Compared to Albany, Sunnyvale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

190.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

804.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.2% lower

Commute

61.5% higher

Health

7.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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