Santa Rosa, California vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 39.7% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $30,162 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lead
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Santa Rosa, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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