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Palo Alto vs Sunnyvale
Two California cities 7 miles apart, side by side.
| Palo Alto | Sunnyvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,231 | 153,455 |
| Median household income | $220,408 | $181,862 |
| Median home value | $2,000,001 | $1,816,600 |
| Median rent | $3,328/mo | $3,065/mo |
| Median age | 42.5 | 35.1 |
| Homeownership | 54% | 44% |
| Property tax (effective) | 0.50% | 0.50% |
| Sales tax | 9.75% | 9.75% |
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Is Palo Alto or Sunnyvale cheaper?
For housing, Sunnyvale is cheaper: median home values are $2,000,001 in Palo Alto and $1,816,600 in Sunnyvale; median rents are $3,328 and $3,065.
Which has higher incomes, Palo Alto or Sunnyvale?
Palo Alto: median household income is $220,408 in Palo Alto and $181,862 in Sunnyvale.
How far is Palo Alto from Sunnyvale?
About 7 miles in a straight line.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.