Poway, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 18.9% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $60,849 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Poway, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher