Petaluma, California vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 29.5% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $93,404 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Juneau
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Petaluma, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher