Fallbrook, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 23.9% more expensive than Fallbrook, California.

You would need a salary of $99,085 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fallbrook, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Fallbrook, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Novato
than in Fallbrook, California
Fallbrook, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Fallbrook, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher