Santa Barbara, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 34.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $65,122 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher