Petaluma, California vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 44.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $66,519 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Columbia
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Petaluma, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower