Oakdale, Minnesota vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 56.7% more expensive than Oakdale, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $78,337 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Oakdale, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Oakdale, Minnesota
Oakdale, MN vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Oakdale, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  48.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower