Riverside, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 20.8% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $101,477 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Riverside, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher