Berkeley, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 40.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,773 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower