Petaluma, California vs. Lake Arrowhead, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Arrowhead, California is 22.5% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $38,735 in Lake Arrowhead, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Arrowhead, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Arrowhead
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Lake Arrowhead, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Lake Arrowhead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower