Fresno, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 37.4% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $206,050 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Fresno, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher