Santa Rosa, California vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 9.8% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $45,102 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Fountain Hills
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Santa Rosa, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower