Sunnyvale, California vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 28.8% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $80,450 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Bellevue
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher