Sonoma, California vs. Ferndale, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Washington is 30.1% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $52,429 in Ferndale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Washington is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Ferndale, WA
Compared to Sonoma, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher