Petaluma, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.1% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $79,877 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Austin
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Petaluma, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower