Petaluma, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 8.8% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $57,646 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower