Cost of Living Calculator - Boxborough, Massachusetts vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 34.0% more expensive than Boxborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $100,544 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Boxborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Novato
than in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough, MA vs Novato, CA
Compared to Boxborough, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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