Medina, Washington vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 37.7% cheaper than Medina, Washington.

You would need a salary of $186,751 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medina, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is cheaper than Medina, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Sunnyvale
than in Medina, Washington
Medina, WA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Medina, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower