Santa Rosa, California vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 82.3% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $91,156 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.3% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher