Santa Rosa, California vs. Idaho, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho, North Dakota is 25.8% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $111,311 in Idaho, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho, North Dakota is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Idaho
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Idaho, ND
Compared to Santa Rosa, Idaho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher