Carmel Valley Village, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 31.4% cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California.

You would need a salary of $34,275 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel Valley Village, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Carmel Valley Village, California
Carmel Valley Village, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Carmel Valley Village, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher