| | Sonoma, CA | Los Angeles, CA | United States |
| Overall | 151.8 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 111.0 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Health | 111.4 | 90.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 308.8 | 302.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $906,700 | $912,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,350.0% | 9,370.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 108.6 | 165.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.5 | 133.7 | 100 |
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