with $100k coming in, swapping out of Madison
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
the monthly premium over Madison
A real premium for Santa Rosa. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,597/mo
55% more expensive than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
9.3%
$252/mo more in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$4,961/mo
$1,177 less than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$817k
76% more expensive than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
482k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
254
pleasant days a year, in santa rosa.
Madison only manages 147 of those. Summer is real but not punishing: 28 days top 95° vs Madison's 0.
Noticeably quieter than Madison. About 98% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
3% higher than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Sonoma Coast State Park, 17.4 mi.
98/100
11% higher than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
4
64% fewer than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
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