Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 76.7% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $88,332 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.7% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher