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Fairfax town (Marin County), CA vs Petaluma, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Petaluma or is it cheaper to live in Fairfax town (Marin County)?
- Petaluma is 34.0% less expensive than Fairfax town (Marin County).

Which city has more affordable housing, Petaluma or Fairfax town (Marin County)?
- Petaluma housing costs are 30.3% less expensive than Fairfax town (Marin County) housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fairfax town (Marin County) or is Health Care more affordable in Petaluma.
- Health related expenses are 0.2% more in Petaluma.
 Fairfax town (Marin County), CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock151.8100
 Food & Groceries112.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock110.3100
 Housing404.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$839,600$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock113.1100
 Miscellaneous164.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fairfax Town (Marin County)    3 Reviews

I grew up in Fairfax and environs in the '60s & '70s, lived here off & on for another few decades and have now lived here 10 years solid. It is still stunningly  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've been a resident of Fairfax for 20 years, but I've had a foothold here since 1962 because of family ties. It offers unbelievable variety, lying less than an hour  More

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Over 17 years ago

living in Fairfax is like moving back to the 1960s. The town is full of unconventional folks, the type we used to call "hipies". While there are advantages t this,  More

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Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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