Gardena, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 83.0% more expensive than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $91,487 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Gardena, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher