Menlo Park, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 60.0% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $19,980 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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