Grass Valley, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 12.4% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $56,220 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Grass Valley, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower