Petaluma, California vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 41.3% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $240,204 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher