Petaluma, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 32.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $33,673 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Plano
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Petaluma, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower