Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 24.4% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,212 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake_Stevens, WA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Lake_Stevens, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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