Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 50.2% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $153,763 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher