Petaluma, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 71.3% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $376,852 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher