Santa Rosa, California vs. Jacksonville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Alabama is 42.5% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $28,753 in Jacksonville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Alabama is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Jacksonville, AL
Compared to Santa Rosa, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower