What is a pro or con of living in Fresno, Californiacompared to Santa Rosa Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 76% cheaper in Fresno.

What salary do I need to live in Fresno, California copmared to Santa Rosa Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Rosa Valley, California could decrease to $21,440 in Fresno, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA ROSA VALLEY vs. FRESNO
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 57.1% cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $21,440 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Fresno
than in Santa Rosa Valley, California

Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. Fresno, CA

Compared to Santa Rosa Valley, Fresno is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.8% higher

Commute

15.7% lower

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. Fresno, CA

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