Iowa City, Iowa vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 85.8% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $185,780 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.8% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher