Petaluma, California vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 15.8% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $82,514 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in La Quinta
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. La Quinta, CA
Compared to Petaluma, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower