Houston, Texas vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 48.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $371,429 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Houston, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher