Petaluma, California vs. Rockwall, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockwall, Texas is 30.1% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $34,938 in Rockwall, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockwall, Texas is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Rockwall
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Rockwall, TX
Compared to Petaluma, Rockwall is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher