Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 83.4% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,723 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Novato
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Chesapeake, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher