What is a pro or con of living in Santa Rosa, Californiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 134% more expensive in Santa Rosa.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Rosa, California copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $99,092 in Santa Rosa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. SANTA ROSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 32.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,092 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Santa Rosa, CA

Compared to Chicago, Santa Rosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

25.2% lower

Health

25.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. Santa Rosa, CA

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