Petaluma, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 50.6% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $90,370 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Petaluma, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher