Petaluma, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 32.5% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $33,765 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Petaluma, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower