What is a pro or con of living in Sunnyvale, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 173% more expensive in Sunnyvale.

What salary do I need to live in Sunnyvale, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $186,255 in Sunnyvale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. SUNNYVALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 86.3% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $186,255 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Sunnyvale, CA

Compared to Washington, Sunnyvale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

199.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% lower

Commute

4.6% higher

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Sunnyvale, CA

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