Petaluma, California vs. Lincoln, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Rhode Island is 26.4% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $110,370 in Lincoln, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Rhode Island is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Lincoln, RI
Compared to Petaluma, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher