Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Minnesota vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 102.2% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $101,124 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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