Petaluma, California vs. Pacifica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacifica, California is 37.1% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $164,519 in Pacifica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacifica, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Pacifica
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Pacifica, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Pacifica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher