Anchorage, Alaska vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 22.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $244,655 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower