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SUNNYVALE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$130,481
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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
17.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.4% higher
Commute
11.8% higher
Health
6.7% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
15.1% higher
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