Petaluma, California vs. Idaho City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho City, Idaho is 39.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $30,154 in Idaho City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho City, Idaho is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Idaho City
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Idaho City, ID
Compared to Petaluma, Idaho City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower