Naperville, Illinois vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 33.0% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,054 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Naperville, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower