Carson, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 33.1% more expensive than Carson, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,557 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Carson, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Carson, Washington
Carson, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Carson, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher