Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 17.5% more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,741 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Novato
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Bedford, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher