Austin, Texas vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 116.8% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $433,539 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Austin, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.8% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher