Santa Rosa, California vs. Saco, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 25.7% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $55,708 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Saco
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Saco, ME
Compared to Santa Rosa, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower