Sunnyvale, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 13.0% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $94,816 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher