Kearney, Nebraska vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 111.7% more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $148,212 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Novato
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Kearney, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.7% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  111.2% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher