Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 44.6% more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,324 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Waynesville, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher