Los Alamitos, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 37.8% more expensive than Los Alamitos, California.

You would need a salary of $68,919 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamitos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Los Alamitos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Los Alamitos, California
Los Alamitos, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Los Alamitos, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher