Pleasant Hill, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 9.4% cheaper than Pleasant Hill, California.

You would need a salary of $90,604 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasant Hill, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Pleasant Hill, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Pleasant Hill, California
Pleasant Hill, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Pleasant Hill, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower