Petaluma, California vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 34.5% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $67,253 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  34.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
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  Personal
  3.5% lower
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