Sunnyvale, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 21.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $157,861 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Sunnyvale, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  77.9% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.7% higher