Cost of Living in Sunnyvale, TX

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24%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
84%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Sunnyvale Texas National
Cost of living12494100
Groceries9698100
Health care9698100
Housing18483100
Transportation9998100
Utilities104103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10298100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare9398100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sunnyvale is 31% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Sunnyvale is 24% higher than the national average
  • Sunnyvale housing is 84% higher than the national average
  • Texas general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Texas state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$225,584$18,799$5,263$6,768
      Renters$31,543$2,629$736$946
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Sunnyvale, TX, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Sunnyvale homeowners, is $225,584. This would allow for a maximum of $5,263 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $31,543 which would result in a maximum of $736 to be spent on rental costs.

      Texas Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Texas 6.25% 8.25%

      Texas Income Tax

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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