Petaluma, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 18.3% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $114,420 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Portland
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Petaluma, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher