Petaluma, California vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 191.2% more expensive than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $145,586 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.2% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower