Petaluma, California vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 41.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $29,167 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Montrose
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Petaluma, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower