Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Waukesha, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 38.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $216,265 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Waukesha, WI
Compared to Petaluma, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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