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Sonoma, CA is a popular city to live in due to its great quality of life and affordability. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,190, which is significantly cheaper than the national average rent of $1,430. Additionally, Sonoma has an index of 111 for grocery cost as compared to the national index of 100. This means that groceries tend to be slightly more expensive in Sonoma than they are elsewhere in the US.
Sonoma boasts a wide variety of local businesses. These include Valley Ford Market for grocery shopping, Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar for dining out and tasting local wines, and Sonoma Valley Cycle Works for bike repairs and maintenance. People looking for activities can visit Bodega Bay Sports Fishing Center or play some mini golf at Snoopy's Home Ice Rink & Mini Golf Course.

Sonoma has an unemployment rate of 6.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sonoma 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 35.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sonoma
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sonoma is 8.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sonoma 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 Sonoma
- The average income of a Sonoma resident is $45,197 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sonoma resident is $92,078 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySonoma, CaliforniaUnited States
  66
  -9.7%-6.2%
  35.2%33.5%
  8.1%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $61,592$37,638
  $92,078$69,021
  $121,944$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  5.2%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  5.6%6.8%
  10.2%10.0%
  3.8%2.5%
  7.9%11.0%
  2.0%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  6.0%4.7%
  1.7%1.9%
  12.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.0%4.2%
  7.4%9.3%
  12.6%14.0%
  5.9%2.1%
  5.9%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  3.4%4.7%
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Over 11 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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