Petaluma, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 46.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $96,000 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Columbus
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Petaluma, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower