Tampa, Florida vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 170.5% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $243,443 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Tampa, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.5% higher
      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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  660.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher