Rochester, New York vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 70.6% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $85,276 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
409% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Rochester, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  670.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower