Effingham, Illinois vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 138.7% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $322,198 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in Novato
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Effingham, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.7% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  117.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher