Chicago, Illinois vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 161.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $220,587 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Chicago, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  627.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.4% lower
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