Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 82.0% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $227,528 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Eau Claire, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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