Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 68.8% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $109,164 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, CO vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Grand Junction, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher