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Petaluma, CA is a popular city in Northern California known for its small-town charm and thriving economy. The cost of living is high compared to other cities in the US due to the two bedroom rent being almost double the average cost at $2,790, while grocery costs are slightly higher with an index score of 111 compared to the US average of 100. Popular companies like Clover Sonoma Dairy, Lagunitas Brewing Company and Petaluma Poultry are based in this vibrant city. There are also a range of industries including agriculture, technology and retail that make up the local economy.

Petaluma has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Petaluma has seen the job market increase by 1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Petaluma
- The Sales Tax Rate for Petaluma is 8.1%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Petaluma is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Petaluma
- The average income of a Petaluma resident is $35,239 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Petaluma resident is $100,379 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPetaluma, CaliforniaUnited States
  56
  -9.7%-6.2%
  35.6%33.5%
  8.1%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $50,664$37,638
  $100,379$69,021
  $124,213$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.7%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.9%6.8%
  8.5%10.0%
  3.0%2.5%
  10.0%11.0%
  3.1%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  2.7%1.9%
  5.0%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  9.2%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  3.8%4.2%
  10.8%9.3%
  12.5%14.0%
  2.5%2.1%
  7.2%7.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  5.5%4.7%
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I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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