Petaluma, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 18.8% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $89,290 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower