Highland Park, Illinois vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 118.3% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $218,288 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park, IL vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Highland Park, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.3% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower