Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Monterey, California


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

You would need a salary of $80,973 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
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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