Kula, Hawaii vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 11.3% cheaper than Kula, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $44,359 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kula, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Kula, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Kula, Hawaii
Kula, HI vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Kula, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.2% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher