Stratford, Connecticut vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 131.4% more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $173,577 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Stratford, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.4% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  605.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower