Petaluma, California vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 52.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $38,272 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Memphis
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Petaluma, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower