Meriden, Connecticut vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 183.6% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $141,810 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
590% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Meriden, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  904.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower