Cost of Living Calculator - New Salem, Massachusetts vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 69.1% more expensive than New Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,551 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than New Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Petaluma
than in New Salem, Massachusetts
New Salem, MA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to New Salem, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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