Madison, Wisconsin vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 39.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $419,822 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Madison, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher