What is a pro or con of living in Santa Rosa Valley, Californiacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Santa Rosa Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Rosa Valley, California copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington should increase to $71,782 in Santa Rosa Valley, 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.

SEATTLE vs. SANTA ROSA VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Rosa Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa Valley, California is 43.6% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,782 in Santa Rosa Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Rosa Valley, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Santa Rosa Valley
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Santa Rosa Valley, CA

Compared to Seattle, Santa Rosa Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

84.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.7% higher

Commute

12.3% lower

Health

21.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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