Boulder, Colorado vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 3.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,329 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Boulder, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower