Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 22.1% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $91,577 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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