Novato, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 28.8% more expensive than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $64,380 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Novato, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower