Salem, Oregon vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 38.6% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,430 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher