Petaluma, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 3.6% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $51,790 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% more expensive in Seattle
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Petaluma, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% higher
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher