Hickory, North Carolina vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 60.9% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,442 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Hickory, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher