Brooklyn, New York vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 51.9% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,934 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower