Port Townsend, Washington vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 47.9% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $110,959 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Port Townsend, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher