Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 101.0% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $100,496 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.0% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  413.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher