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

Median Home Cost is 110% more expensive in Santa Rosa.

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

A salary of $250,000 in Yakima, Washington should increase to $381,862 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.

YAKIMA vs. SANTA ROSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Yakima, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 52.7% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $381,862 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Yakima, Washington

Yakima, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA

Compared to Yakima, Santa Rosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

149.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.2% higher

Commute

22.5% higher

Health

26.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Yakima, Washington vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Yakima, WA vs. Santa Rosa, CA

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