Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 43.4% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $28,302 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Petaluma, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% lower
      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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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