Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 47.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $83,501 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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