Santa Rosa, California vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 44.0% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $41,966 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Effingham
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Santa Rosa, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower