Sunnyvale, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 42.4% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $28,806 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Arlington
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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