Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 72.3% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $172,340 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Rio Rancho, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher