St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 88.7% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $171,714 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to St. Joseph, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.7% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher