Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 34.5% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,356 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Northampton, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher