Petaluma, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 8.0% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $172,741 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Monterey
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
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  8.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
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  Personal
  4.6% lower
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