Mill Valley, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 48.3% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $28,442 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower