Auburn, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 40.9% more expensive than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $70,446 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Novato
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Auburn, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher