Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Carroll, Iowa


The cost of living in Carroll, Iowa is 52.0% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $47,980 in Carroll, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carroll, Iowa is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Carroll
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Carroll, IA
Compared to Petaluma, Carroll is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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