Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Happy Valley, Oregon


The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 12.3% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $65,747 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Happy Valley
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Petaluma, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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