Petaluma, California vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 25.4% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $37,284 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Boca Raton
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Petaluma, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher