Riverside, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 5.8% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $79,362 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Riverside, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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