Federal Way, Washington vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 109.2% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,586 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.2% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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