Carbondale, Colorado vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 1.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $101,631 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
51% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Carbondale, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower