Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Vista Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista Santa Rosa, California is 8.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,443 in Vista Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
68% more expensive in Vista Santa Rosa
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Vista Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Vista Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher