Lancaster, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 143.9% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $214,643 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.9% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  475.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower