Petaluma, California vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 53.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $23,210 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Petaluma, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower