Santa Rosa, California vs. Montesano, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montesano, Washington is 31.9% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $47,653 in Montesano, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montesano, Washington is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Montesano
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Montesano, WA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Montesano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower