Puyallup, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 13.0% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,787 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Puyallup, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower