Petaluma, California vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 12.4% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $43,796 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Santa Rosa
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower