Allen, Texas vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 159.2% more expensive than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $129,626 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Allen, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.2% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher