Carmichael, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 24.0% more expensive than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $62,021 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Carmichael, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower