Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 48.7% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $38,504 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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