Santa Rosa, CA Economy


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Santa Rosa, CA is a popular city located in Sonoma County with many opportunities for both businesses and residents. Companies such as Exchange Bank, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Redwood Credit Union are just a few of the local businesses that serve the area. The cost of living in Santa Rosa is higher than the US average due to its 2 Bedroom Rent being $2,160 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are also higher with an index of 110 versus 100 in the US.

Santa Rosa has an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Santa Rosa has seen the job market increase by 1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Santa Rosa
- The Sales Tax Rate for Santa Rosa is 8.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Santa Rosa is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Santa Rosa
- The average income of a Santa Rosa resident is $29,890 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Santa Rosa resident is $84,823 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySanta Rosa, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.26
  -9.7%-6.2%
  34.9%33.5%
  8.6%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $41,880$37,638
  $84,823$69,021
  $102,034$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.1%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  8.6%6.8%
  12.2%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  12.0%11.0%
  2.6%4.8%
  1.2%0.8%
  1.6%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  6.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.8%4.2%
  6.6%9.3%
  14.4%14.0%
  2.5%2.1%
  6.8%7.0%
  6.7%4.8%
  4.3%4.7%
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I was born and raised here. Santa Rosa used to be a great city great location great weather but now it is overcrowded and crime is off the charts and housing is crazy  More

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I've lived her over 20 years and it's a pretty nice place. The main vibe is you feel safe doing this day or night. Most of the neighborhoods are well taken care of, they  More

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Terrible city that's hurting for money. After going on a long hiatus from enforcing traffic laws, they've recently turned their highways into an ATM machine/cash cow by  More

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