Merced, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 34.1% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $134,121 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Merced, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher