Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Petaluma, CA vs Whitefish, MT

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Petaluma is 23.8% older than the median age of a home in Whitefish.
 Petaluma, CAWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$838,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock95.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.108.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.8$11.0
 Homes Owned61.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock25.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.6%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Petaluma, CAWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,530$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,890  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,790  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,570$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,160  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Petaluma, CAWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock17.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.0%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Petaluma, CAWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock3.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock17.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock29.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99929.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.2%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Petaluma, CAWhitefish, MTUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock6.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.0%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews
Chris · Petaluma, CA
Old hippies are in charge
Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply
O · Petaluma, CA
A great place to call home, if you can afford it
Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Ima · Petaluma, CA
California living at its finest!
Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Petaluma

See all reviews
Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews
Dane · Bainbridge Island, WA
Don't sell the ski resort(Big Mtn/Whitefish)!!
Over 7 years ago

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

   |    Reply
Jason · Kalispell, MT
Good if you have to live in the Flathead Valley
Over 8 years ago

Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

   |    Reply
Susan · Kalispell, MT
quality of life
Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Whitefish

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Pontiac, MichiganCocoa, FloridaCompare
 Doylestown, PennsylvaniaSeattle, WashingtonCompare
 Helena, MontanaSomerville, MassachusettsCompare
 South Haven, MichiganSchaumburg, IllinoisCompare
 Helper, UtahChama, New MexicoCompare
 Mesa, ArizonaSalmon Creek, WashingtonCompare
 Edgewood, New MexicoCloudcroft, New MexicoCompare
 Torrance, CaliforniaColorado Springs, ColoradoCompare
 Collegedale, TennesseeCalhoun, GeorgiaCompare
 Kansas City, MissouriSeattle, WashingtonCompare

Learn More About Petaluma, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Whitefish, Montana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.