Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 14.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $86,176 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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