San Diego, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 74.9% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $139,900 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to San Diego, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower