What is a pro or con of living in Santa Rosa, Californiacompared to Boise City, Idaho?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Santa Rosa.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Rosa, California copmared to Boise City, Idaho?

A salary of $50,000 in Boise City, Idaho should increase to $60,901 in Santa Rosa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOISE CITY vs. SANTA ROSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Boise City, Idaho vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 21.8% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $60,901 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Boise City, Idaho

Boise City, ID vs. Santa Rosa, CA

Compared to Boise City, Santa Rosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

10.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% higher

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Boise City, Idaho vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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