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Santa Rosa vs San Francisco

Santa Rosa, United States compared with San Francisco, United States: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Country United States United States
Nomad score 0.0 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $8,312 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 20° / 5°C 18° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI) 36 Good 35 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Average high 22.1°C 16.9°C
Average low 9.3°C 10.8°C
Precipitation 66 mm / mo 53 mm / mo
Sunshine 306 h / mo 309 h / mo
Humidity 69% 79%
Rain days 5.1 / mo 4.7 / mo
Wind speed 14.7 km/h 25.5 km/h

US Santa Rosa · average high by month

US San Francisco · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
US AQI 36 35
PM2.5 7.5 µg/m³ 4.6 µg/m³
PM10 8.6 µg/m³ 6.1 µg/m³
Ozone 41 µg/m³ 76 µg/m³
UV index 0 2.6

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.0 6.5
Local Payment Services 0.0 9.4
Startup Scene 0.0 9.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Air Conditioning 0.0 4.1
Green Spaces 0.0 8.8
Natural Disaster Risk 0.0 4.2
Noise Pollution 0.0 5.1
Seasonal Variety 0.0 5.3
Weather 0.0 8.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Mobile Network Coverage 0.0 9.0
Power Grid Reliability 0.0 8.5
Public WiFi Availability 0.0 7.6
VPN Reliability 0.0 9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Accommodation Cost 0.0 1.2
Cost of Living 0.0 1.3
Currency Stability 0.0 9.4
Entertainment Cost 0.0 2.7
Food & Groceries 0.0 2.2
Gym Membership Cost 0.0 3.1
Transportation Cost 0.0 5.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Culture 0.0 8.6
Indoors Fun 0.0 8.2
Language Learning Opportunities 0.0 7.0
Local Experiences & Tours 0.0 8.0
Nightlife 0.0 7.6
Outdoors & Nature 0.0 9.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.0 7.0
Nomad Friendly 0.0 6.5
Online Community Presence 0.0 7.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Cafes with WiFi 0.0 8.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 9.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.0 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.0 6.4
Internet Speed 0.0 8.9
Local SIM Card Availability 0.0 9.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Fitness Facilities 0.0 8.8
Food Scene 0.0 9.4
Healthy Food Options 0.0 8.8
Yoga Studios 0.0 8.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Healthcare 0.0 5.4
Healthcare Affordability 0.0 2.0
Healthcare Quality 0.0 8.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 1.2
Ease of Business Registration 0.0 6.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.0 5.5
Freedom of Speech 0.0 6.3
Political Stability 0.0 4.8
Tax Friendliness 0.0 3.2
Visa Ease 0.0 7.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Air Quality 0.0 7.1
Cleanliness 0.0 5.6
Environmental Quality 0.0 7.0
Family Friendly 0.0 5.6
Language Barrier 0.0 9.4
Work-Life Balance 0.0 5.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Female Friendly 0.0 6.5
Racial Tolerance 0.0 7.3
Safety 0.0 6.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Airport Connectivity 0.0 9.0
Cycling 0.0 6.4
Intercity Travel Options 0.0 7.4
Public Transit 0.0 7.5
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 9.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 7.9
Walkability 0.0 8.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Coworking Quality 0.0 8.8
Freelance Ecosystem 0.0 8.3
Networking Opportunities 0.0 9.6
Remote Job Opportunities 0.0 8.8
Time Zone Favorability 0.0 6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Jeans — $75 per pair
Summer Dress — $50 per dress
Running Shoes — $110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Dining Out — $279 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Cinema Ticket — $18 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Coffee — $6.31 per cup
Beer — $8.33 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) — $23 per meal
Fast Food Combo — $15 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) — $109 per meal
Apples — $6.55 per kg
Bread — $5.16 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) — $2.97 per bottle
Milk — $1.66 per liter
Rice — $5.66 per kg
Chicken Fillets — $16 per kg
Beef — $24 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) — $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Groceries — $560 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Health Insurance — $420 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Doctor Visit (GP) — $149 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) — $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Apartment (1 bedroom) — $4,310 per month
Housing — $2,350 per month
Coworking Space — $450 per month
Airbnb (1 month) — $5,800 per month
Coliving Space — $1,550 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Internet & Mobile — $115 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Leisure Activities — $165 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Haircut — $31 per visit
Laundry — $1.20 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Mobile Plan — $45 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) — $70 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) — $45 one-time
Gym Membership — $118 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) — $23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Taxi Start — $4.15 per trip
Transportation — $86 per month
Taxi per km — $2.02 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $86 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $14 per trip
Gasoline — $1.59 per liter
Scooter Rental — $3.85 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Santa Rosa US San Francisco
Utilities — $132 per month
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