Petaluma, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 45.1% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $156,733 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
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  45.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
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  Personal
  1.5% lower
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