Olympia, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 26.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $152,172 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Olympia, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher