Sunnyvale, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 39.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $39,070 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in New York
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Sunnyvale, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  78.1% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher