Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 62.5% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,243 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Charlotte, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher