Long Beach, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 10.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $33,392 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% lower
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher