Boulder, Colorado vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 67.4% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $292,897 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Boulder, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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