Alexandria, Virginia vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 1.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,741 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower