Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 8.5% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,243 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher