Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Santa Rosa, California


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 97.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $197,083 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
451% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.1% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  515.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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