Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Indiana vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 99.8% more expensive than Salem, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $99,877 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Salem, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Salem, Indiana
Salem, IN vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Salem, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.8% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  496.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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