Sunnyvale, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 40.2% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $409,171 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Seattle
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher