Novato, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 25.9% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $55,607 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Salinas
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Novato, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower