Mesa, Arizona vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 30.9% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $497,435 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Mesa, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher