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


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 75.9% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,948 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Springfield, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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