Novato, California vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 45.3% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $27,361 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Joshua Tree
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Novato, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower