Petaluma, California vs. Brevard, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brevard, North Carolina is 43.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $28,395 in Brevard, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brevard, North Carolina is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Brevard
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Brevard, NC
Compared to Petaluma, Brevard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower