Malden, Massachusetts vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 2.6% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,874 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Malden, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower