Austin, Texas vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 25.2% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $137,713 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Austin, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher