Bristol, Virginia vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 119.4% more expensive than Bristol, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $197,442 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Bristol, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
449% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, VA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Bristol, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.4% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  560.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher