Petaluma, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 36.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $47,824 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Petaluma, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower