Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa, California vs Madison, New Jersey


The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 13.7% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $85,254 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Madison
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Madison, NJ
Compared to Santa Rosa, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% higher
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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