Petaluma, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 33.3% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $50,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Petaluma, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher