Palmdale, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 113.3% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $170,646 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.3% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower