same $100k income, fresh start from Kennewick
changea dispatch from
santa rosa
CA
38.44°N
122.71°W
Santa Rosa is the gateway to Sonoma wine country, less polished than Napa but more lived-in. Charles Schulz lived here and the Snoopy museum is a delight. The Russian River redwoods are 30 minutes west. The city itself has rebuilt impressively after the 2017 fires, with a downtown that mixes wineries, breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants. Cooler than San Francisco in summer.
the verdict
pricier each month than Kennewick
A real premium for Santa Rosa. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,597/mo
54% more expensive than Kennewick(vs $1,686/mo)
9.3%
$775/mo more in state tax than Kennewick
vs 0% in Kennewick
$4,961/mo
$1,686 less than Kennewick
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$817k
85% more expensive than Kennewick
vs $441k in Kennewick
482k
vs 314k in Kennewick
field notes, weather & such.
254
pleasant days a year, in santa rosa.
Kennewick only manages 199 of those.
On par with Kennewick for events and shows.
69/100
7% lower than Kennewick
vs 74/100 in Kennewick
Closest outdoor draw: Sonoma Coast State Park, 17.4 mi.
98/100
78% higher than Kennewick
vs 55/100 in Kennewick
4
50% fewer than Kennewick
vs 8 nonstops in Kennewick
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