Costa Mesa, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 8.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $45,557 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
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  8.9% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
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  Personal
  0.8% higher
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