Petaluma, California vs. Merrill, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrill, Oregon is 49.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $25,185 in Merrill, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Oregon is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Merrill
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Merrill, OR
Compared to Petaluma, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower