Petaluma, California vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 31.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $61,500 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Petaluma, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower