San Francisco, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 41.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $58,156 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower