Wading River, New York vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 5.5% more expensive than Wading River, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,751 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wading River, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Wading River, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Wading River, New York
Wading River, NY vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Wading River, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower