Petaluma, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Petaluma, California?
$13,410 / month
for a family, 148.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $160,920 for the year for a family.
$7,100 / month
for a single person, 48.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $85,200 for the year for a single person.

Petaluma cost of living score
151.8
More expensive
51.8% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Petaluma, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.8% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California.

Petaluma, CA

Housing costs in Petaluma?
A typical home costs $839,600, which is 148.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Petaluma costs $2,790 per month, which is 95.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Petaluma?
To live comfortably in Petaluma, California, a minimum annual income of $160,920 for a family, and $85,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Petaluma?
Living in Petaluma, CA comes with a high cost as the median house value is $839,600 which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. This difference is reflected in the cost of living in Petaluma which is 162, compared to the US average of 100. This means that most goods and services will be more expensive in Petaluma due to higher demand and overall cost of living. It is important for prospective residents to take into account the increased costs associated with living in Petaluma when budgeting.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPetalumaCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  110.8  Unlock100.0
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  281.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  99.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  153.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Petaluma
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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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