New Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 23.5% more expensive than New Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $92,607 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than New Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Petaluma
than in New Fairfield, Connecticut
New Fairfield, CT vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to New Fairfield, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower