Bakersfield, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 37.2% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $349,888 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher