Salem, Virginia vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 61.6% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,809 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher