Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 3.7% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $48,165 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
8% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Hayward, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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