Head to head · live data
Cupertino vs Sunnyvale
Schools first, everything else second — and the market knows it. — against — sun, schools, and short commutes — the quiet workhorse of the South Peninsula.
| Cupertino | Sunnyvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | $2.88M | $2.59M |
| Price / sq ft ($) | $1,353 | $1,370 |
| Days on market | 28 | 11 |
| Median rent ($/mo) | $3,995 | $3,495 |
| 12-mo momentum | ▲ 2.9% | ▲ 4.0% |
Lifestyle, overlaid
Cupertino Sunnyvale
Advisor ratings, 1–10 — how each area actually lives day to day. Method on the methodology page.
The honest read
On price, Sunnyvale is the easier entry — its median runs about 10% below Cupertino's right now.
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