Cary, North Carolina vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 24.5% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,237 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Cary, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher