According to U.S. News & World Reports inaugural list of the 100 best places to live in America, my choice was a good one. Of the 10 California cities that made the list, Santa Rosa comes in fourth behind San Francisco, San Jose, and San Diego. Out of the entire 100, Santa Rosa comes in at No. 62.

Whats it like living in Santa Rosa CA?

Living in Santa Rosa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Santa Rosa there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Santa Rosa and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Santa Rosa are above average.

What kind of town is Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa, an area of rugged hills and valleys north of San Francisco, is the commercial center of a broad set of suburban communities and small towns making up Sonoma County.

Where is Bennett Valley Santa Rosa?

Sonoma County Bennett Valley is a northwest- to southeast-trending valley in Sonoma County, California, US, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) wide in its northwestern portion, where the southeast extremity of Santa Rosa, California is located.

Is Santa Rosa expensive to live?

Santa Rosa cost of living is 149.0COST OF LIVINGSanta RosaCaliforniaHousing250.4239.1Median Home Cost$653,100$684,800Utilities100.1102.4Transportation103.6133.14 more rows

Where is the Alexander Valley in California?

The Alexander Valley is located 75 miles north of San Francisco and 1.5 hours by car on 101 North. Located north of Healdsburg and east of Geyserville, the Alexander Valley stretches 25 miles from north to south with the beautiful Russian River meandering through.

How much does water cost in Santa Rosa?

Cost of Living in Santa RosaRestaurantsEditWater (1.5 liter bottle)1.36$Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)15.00$Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)2.16$Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)2.12$62 more rows