What is a pro or con of living in Santa Rosa, Californiacompared to Staten Island, New York?

Transportation is 43% cheaper in Santa Rosa.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Rosa, California copmared to Staten Island, New York?

A salary of $150,000 in Staten Island, New York could decrease to $137,500 in Santa Rosa, 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.

STATEN ISLAND vs. SANTA ROSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Staten Island, New York vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 8.3% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $137,500 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
43% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Staten Island, New York

Staten Island, NY vs. Santa Rosa, CA

Compared to Staten Island, Santa Rosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

34.7% lower

Commute

43.4% lower

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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