$100k a year, no longer in San Luis Obispo
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
under San Luis Obispo, every month
Santa Rosa is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$2,597/mo
16% cheaper than San Luis Obispo(vs $3,095/mo)
9.3%
vs 9.3% in San Luis Obispo
$4,961/mo
$498 more than San Luis Obispo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$817k
13% cheaper than San Luis Obispo
vs $934k in San Luis Obispo
482k
vs 282k in San Luis Obispo
field notes, weather & such.
254
pleasant days a year, in santa rosa.
San Luis Obispo actually gets more: 303 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than San Luis Obispo. About 90% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
1% higher than San Luis Obispo
vs 68/100 in San Luis Obispo
Closest outdoor draw: Sonoma Coast State Park, 17.4 mi.
98/100
0% lower than San Luis Obispo
vs 98/100 in San Luis Obispo
4
33% more than San Luis Obispo
vs 3 nonstops in San Luis Obispo
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