Sunnyvale, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 56.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $21,569 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Reno
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to Sunnyvale, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower