Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 34.1% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $100,591 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  47.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower