Orinda, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 54.5% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $72,748 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Orinda, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower