What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Santa Rosa Valley, California?

HousingRent is 49% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Santa Rosa Valley, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Santa Rosa Valley, California should increase to $101,287 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA ROSA VALLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 1.3% more expensive than Santa Rosa Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $101,287 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa Valley, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
49% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Santa Rosa Valley, California

Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Santa Rosa Valley, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

31.2% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

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