Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Massachusetts vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 22.1% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,442 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Newton, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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