Vacaville, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 21.3% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $66,135 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Vacaville, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher