Camarillo, CA vs Santa Rosa, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Santa Rosa is 15.8% cheaper than Camarillo. With a cost index of 158 vs 183, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Santa Rosa to Camarillo should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Camarillo is $2,650/month compared to $2,084/month in Santa Rosa — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Santa Rosa is more affordable at $685,000 median vs $766,100.

Median household income in Camarillo is $109,390 compared to $97,410 in Santa Rosa (+12.3%). The higher salaries in Camarillo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Camarillo spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 25.7% in Santa Rosa.