Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 18.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Seattle
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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