Reading, Massachusetts vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 7.4% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,312 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Reading, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower