Santa Rosa, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 23.4% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $15,321 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Santa Rosa, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower