Modesto, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 23.5% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $53,944 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Modesto, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher