Petaluma, California vs. Westborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westborough, Massachusetts is 17.5% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $61,898 in Westborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westborough, Massachusetts is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Westborough
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Westborough, MA
Compared to Petaluma, Westborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher