Phoenix, Arizona vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 30.5% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $69,929 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher