Rochester, New York vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 104.1% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $102,043 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
592% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Rochester, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.1% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  884.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower