Fargo, North Dakota vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 58.5% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $118,911 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Fargo, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher