Chico, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 145.0% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $122,489 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Chico, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher