Portland, Oregon vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 111.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $1,271,106 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Portland, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.9% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower