Des Moines, Iowa vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 80.3% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $180,305 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.3% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher