What is a pro or con of living in Santa Rosa, Californiacompared to Tacoma, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Santa Rosa.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Rosa, California copmared to Tacoma, Washington?

A salary of $220,000 in Tacoma, Washington should increase to $264,559 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.

TACOMA vs. SANTA ROSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Tacoma, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 20.3% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $264,559 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA

Compared to Tacoma, Santa Rosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

47.6% higher

Commute

13.2% lower

Health

24.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Tacoma, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tacoma, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA

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