Petaluma, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 23.8% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $38,117 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  23.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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