Sunnyvale, California vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 61.4% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $27,002 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Short Pump
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher