Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 122.1% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $166,568 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.1% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher