Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Petaluma, California


The cost of living in Petaluma, California is 59.4% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $164,232 in Petaluma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petaluma, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Petaluma
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Petaluma, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Petaluma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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