Cotati, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 11.4% more expensive than Cotati, California.

You would need a salary of $55,708 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cotati, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Cotati, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Cotati, California
Cotati, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Cotati, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower