Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 42.1% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $113,684 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower