Petaluma, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 1.0% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $49,506 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in San Diego
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Petaluma, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower