Novato, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 19.2% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $105,029 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Arroyo Grande
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Novato, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower