Seattle, Washington vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 12.9% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,759 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Novato
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Seattle, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher