Petaluma, California vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 22.1% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $77,901 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher