Seattle, Washington vs. Vista Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista Santa Rosa, California is 33.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,224 in Vista Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Vista Santa Rosa
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Vista Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Seattle, Vista Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower