Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 25.1% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $24,939 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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