Petaluma, California vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 38.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $30,648 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Moscow
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Petaluma, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower