Seattle, Washington vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 67.2% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $417,908 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Seattle, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower