Boston, Massachusetts vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 7.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,253 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Boston, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower