Kent, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 3.4% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,713 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Kent, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower