Sunnyvale, California vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 14.0% more expensive than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $57,005 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher