Cost of Living Calculator - Altadena, California vs Sunnyvale, California


The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 39.6% more expensive than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $104,664 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Altadena, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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