Plano, Texas vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 157.1% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $205,683 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Plano, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.1% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  402.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher