Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 4.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,812 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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