What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Petaluma, California?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Petaluma, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Petaluma, California should increase to $100,602 in South San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PETALUMA vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Petaluma, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 34.1% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $100,602 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South 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
41% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Petaluma, California

Petaluma, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Petaluma, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

28.2% higher

Health

6.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Petaluma, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Petaluma, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

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