Arcata, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 31.1% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $76,852 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Arcata, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher