Fremont, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 36.0% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $96,008 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Fremont, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower