Anchorage, Alaska vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 39.7% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $104,741 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower