Paia, Hawaii vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 8.0% cheaper than Paia, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $46,023 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paia, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Paia, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Paia, Hawaii
Paia, HI vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Paia, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.8% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher