Waverly, Iowa vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 97.6% more expensive than Waverly, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $187,683 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waverly, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Waverly, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Waverly, Iowa
Waverly, IA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Waverly, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher