Santa Rosa, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 14.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $85,694 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California 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 Sacramento
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher