Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 81.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,503 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher