Here's what it costs to live in Santa Rosa, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,152 per month, while the typical home is valued around $713,900. Households earn a median of $99,060 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 50. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$99,060
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,152
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$713,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,949
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,155
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,827
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,887
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
177,090
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
50.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,186
Per month
Avg Home Value
$794,967
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
66°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.8%
What is the cost of living index for Santa Rosa?
The cost of living index for Santa Rosa is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Santa Rosa?
The median gross rent in Santa Rosa is $2,152 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Santa Rosa?
The median household income in Santa Rosa is $99,060 per year.
What is the median home value in Santa Rosa?
The median home value in Santa Rosa is $713,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 50.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Santa Rosa?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
