What is a pro or con of living in Petaluma, Californiacompared to Springfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 529% more expensive in Petaluma.

What salary do I need to live in Petaluma, California copmared to Springfield, Illinois?

A salary of $95,000 in Springfield, Illinois should increase to $204,111 in Petaluma, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. PETALUMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Illinois vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 114.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $204,111 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
529% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs. Petaluma, CA

Compared to Springfield, Petaluma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

557.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

61.6% higher

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Illinois vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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