Cheapest Cities Near Santa Rosa (2026)

Santa Rosa has a cost of living index of 140 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI45% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $1,320/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX44% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $1,250/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS44% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $1,200/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO44% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,250/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX44% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,250/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN43% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $1,210/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS43% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $1,260/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX43% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $1,150/mo on rent
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Santa Rosa at a glance

140
COL index
100 = US avg
$2,200
1BR rent
per month
$680K
Home price
median
9.3%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

San Diego, CACOL: 148Boulder, COCOL: 132Bellevue, WACOL: 148Long Beach, CACOL: 148

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only