Santa Rosa, California vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 27.6% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $60,854 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Hershey
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower