Fairfax, Virginia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 89.3% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $283,907 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower