Petaluma, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 21.2% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $39,414 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Petaluma, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower