Petaluma, California vs. Valley Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Springs, California is 24.8% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $37,593 in Valley Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Springs, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Valley Springs
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Valley Springs, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Valley Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher