What is the cost of living in Sunnyvale, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sunnyvale has an overall cost of living index of 125, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Sunnyvale has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Sunnyvale ranks as #382 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Sunnyvale ranks as the #37 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Sunnyvale Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Sunnyvale. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Sunnyvale is 96.
The Groceries index in Sunnyvale is 95.
The Health index in Sunnyvale is 186.
The Housing index in Sunnyvale is 99.
The Transportation index in Sunnyvale is 105.
The Utilities index in Sunnyvale is 102.
| Living Expense | Sunnyvale | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Sunnyvale Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Sunnyvale, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Sunnyvale is $631,290.
The Median Rent in Sunnyvale is $1,422.
The Median Income in Sunnyvale is $170,348.
The Home Value To Income in Sunnyvale is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Sunnyvale is 0.1x.
Sunnyvale, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Sunnyvale Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Sunnyvale Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Sunnyvale Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Sunnyvale Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sunnyvale
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Sunnyvale. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Garland, TX has a cost of living index of 100, 0.8x Sunnyvale.
Mesquite, TX has a cost of living index of 99, 0.8x Sunnyvale.
Richardson, TX has a cost of living index of 116, 0.9x Sunnyvale.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Sunnyvale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland, TX | 246,844 | 100 | 0.8x |
| Mesquite, TX | 149,299 | 99 | 0.8x |
| Richardson, TX | 118,731 | 116 | 0.9x |
| Rowlett, TX | 65,463 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Rockwall, TX | 51,168 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Forney, TX | 31,532 | 106 | 0.8x |
| Sachse, TX | 30,491 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Balch Springs, TX | 27,255 | 91 | 0.7x |
| University Park, TX | 25,155 | 245 | 2.0x |
| Murphy, TX | 21,188 | 131 | 1.0x |
