Petaluma, California vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 48.5% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $25,772 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Petaluma, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower