La Mesa, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 7.0% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $92,988 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to La Mesa, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher