Cost of Living Calculator - Charlottesville, Virginia vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 51.0% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,685 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Charlottesville, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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