Austin, Texas vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 9.7% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,279 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Austin, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher