Brooklyn, New York vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 12.3% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,855 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower