Lakewood, Ohio vs. Petaluma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 77.2% more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $88,621 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Petaluma
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Petaluma, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher