Columbia, Maryland vs. Vista Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista Santa Rosa, California is 5.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $377,008 in Vista Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Vista Santa Rosa
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Vista Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Columbia, Vista Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower