What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan Beach, Californiacompared to Petaluma, California?

Median Home Cost is 243% more expensive in Manhattan Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan Beach, California copmared to Petaluma, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Petaluma, California should increase to $117,994 in Manhattan Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PETALUMA vs. MANHATTAN BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Petaluma, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 136.0% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $117,994 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Petaluma, California

Petaluma, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

Compared to Petaluma, Manhattan Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

136.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

256.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

38.4% higher

Health

18.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Petaluma, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Petaluma, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

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