Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 13.3% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,164 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Somerville, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower