Lakeland, Florida vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 217.7% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $158,834 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
523% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  217.7% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  925.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher