Petaluma, California vs. Scarsdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 26.4% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $157,948 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Scarsdale
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Petaluma, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.8% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher