Chicago, Illinois vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 76.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,621 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Novato
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Chicago, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher