Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Rosa Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa Valley, California is 159.0% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $129,516 in Santa Rosa Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa Valley, California is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in Santa Rosa Valley
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Santa Rosa Valley, CA
Compared to Allentown, Santa Rosa Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  887.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher