Novato, California vs. Cottonwood, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Arizona is 45.6% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $40,765 in Cottonwood, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Arizona is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Cottonwood, AZ
Compared to Novato, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower