Pacific, Washington vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 119.0% more expensive than Pacific, Washington.

You would need a salary of $218,970 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Pacific, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Pacific, Washington
Pacific, WA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Pacific, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.0% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower