Petaluma, California vs. Lynchburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynchburg, Virginia is 49.3% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $25,340 in Lynchburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynchburg, Virginia is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lynchburg
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Lynchburg, VA
Compared to Petaluma, Lynchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower