Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 35.1% more expensive than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $135,143 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Lake Orion, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower