Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Southern Pines, North Carolina


The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 38.3% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $46,296 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Southern Pines
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Southern Pines, NC
Compared to Petaluma, Southern Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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