Lakewood, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 18.9% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $126,335 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower