Novato, California vs. Portola Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 189.7% more expensive than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $521,478 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola Valley, California is more expensive than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Portola Valley, CA
Compared to Novato, Portola Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.7% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  391.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower