Portland, Oregon vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 7.2% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $78,774 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Portland, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower