Petaluma, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 36.8% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $72,691 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Petaluma, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower