Atlanta, Georgia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 156.4% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $184,607 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.4% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  543.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher