Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 58.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,652 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher