Berkeley, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 32.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $118,968 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower