Lancaster, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 23.4% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $123,391 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower