Petaluma, California vs. Washougal, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washougal, Washington is 21.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $39,383 in Washougal, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washougal, Washington is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Washougal
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Washougal, WA
Compared to Petaluma, Washougal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher