Puyallup, Washington vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 29.0% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,881 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Puyallup, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower