Madison, Wisconsin vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 59.8% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $79,882 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Madison, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher