Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 49.7% more expensive than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $74,863 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Arcata, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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