Clearwater, Florida vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 43.2% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,594 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Clearwater, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher