Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 15.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,282 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Seattle, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower