Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyvale, California vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 15.0% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $84,955 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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