Petaluma, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 67.8% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $335,679 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  67.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
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  Personal
  2.2% lower
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