Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs South Lyon, Michigan


The cost of living in South Lyon, Michigan is 28.6% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $53,566 in South Lyon, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lyon, Michigan is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in South Lyon
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs South Lyon, MI
Compared to Petaluma, South Lyon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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