Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 24.7% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $121,344 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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