Santa Rosa, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 24.2% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $229,718 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% higher
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower