Santa Rosa, California vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 11.1% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $44,468 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher