Lincoln, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 3.7% more expensive than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $82,982 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower