Sunnyvale, California vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 57.8% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $21,087 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Columbia
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Sunnyvale, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher