Salinas, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 1.0% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $100,996 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Salinas, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher