Lafayette, Indiana vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 104.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $265,239 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.0% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  406.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher