Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 7.0% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,263 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Sterling, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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