Arvada, Colorado vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 28.9% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,465 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Arvada, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower