Santa Rosa, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 72.0% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $128,964 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher