San Francisco, California vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 15.0% more expensive than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $229,918 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
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  15.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
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  Personal
  13.1% lower
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