Manhattan, New York vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 26.7% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $190,041 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.8% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.9% lower