Lafayette, California vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 37.5% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $53,125 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Petaluma
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower