Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 54.4% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $57,028 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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