San Rafael, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 34.7% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $130,543 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower