Monrovia, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 15.8% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $84,214 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Monrovia, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower