Thousand Oaks, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 14.7% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $42,638 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher