Petaluma, California vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 36.9% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $67,569 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Medford
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Petaluma, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower