Phoenix, Arizona vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 49.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $149,034 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher