Dallas, Texas vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 87.6% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $3,752,475 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Novato
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Dallas, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.6% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher