St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 179.4% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $167,629 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
407% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  683.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher