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

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Santa Rosa.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Vancouver, Washington should increase to $60,127 in Santa Rosa, 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.

VANCOUVER vs. SANTA ROSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 20.3% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,127 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA

Compared to Vancouver, Santa Rosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.4% higher

Commute

17.1% lower

Health

21.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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