Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 107.3% more expensive than Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $103,665 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Novato
than in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
Ranchos De Taos, NM vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Ranchos De Taos, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.3% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.8% higher