Side-by-side
Santa Rosa vs Salinas vs Eugene vs Oxnard
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Santa Rosa, CA50 | Salinas, CA49 | Eugene, OR54 | Oxnard, CA49 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 49 | 54 | 49 |
| Affordability | 49 | 50 | 75 | 42 |
| Housing | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Amenities | 38 | 31 | 28 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,172 | $5,141 | $4,244 | $5,468 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,154 | $2,123 | $1,566 | $2,450 |
| Median home value | $685,000 | $610,900 | $435,400 | $617,800 |
| Median HH income | $97,410 | $89,150 | $63,836 | $93,372 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 177.2K | 162K | 177.5K | 201K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 39° | 71° / 41° | 82° / 34° | 72° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |