same $100k income, fresh start from Los Angeles
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
lighter monthly cost than Los Angeles
Not a fortune, but real money. Santa Rosa runs cheaper than Los Angeles month over month.
a quick ledger.
$2,597/mo
10% cheaper than Los Angeles(vs $2,899/mo)
9.3%
vs 9.3% in Los Angeles
$4,961/mo
$302 more than Los Angeles
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$817k
21% cheaper than Los Angeles
vs $1029k in Los Angeles
482k
vs 12.8M in Los Angeles
field notes, weather & such.
254
pleasant days a year, in santa rosa.
Los Angeles edges ahead with 283 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Los Angeles. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
3% higher than Los Angeles
vs 67/100 in Los Angeles
Closest outdoor draw: Sonoma Coast State Park, 17.4 mi.
98/100
2% higher than Los Angeles
vs 96/100 in Los Angeles
4
97% fewer than Los Angeles
vs 150 nonstops in Los Angeles
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