Santa Rosa, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 205.0% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $158,602 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  205.0% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher