Foster City, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 31.7% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $61,230 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Novato
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Foster City, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher