Sunnyvale, California vs. Lorton, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorton, Virginia is 50.5% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $24,759 in Lorton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorton, Virginia is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lorton
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Lorton, VA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Lorton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher