Santa Rosa, California vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 24.8% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $62,403 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Solvang
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa_Rosa, CA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Santa_Rosa, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower