Sarasota, Florida vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 57.4% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,717 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Sarasota, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher