Covington, Louisiana vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 64.5% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,234 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Covington, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher