Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 1.0% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $168,337 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
12% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Somerville, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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