Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 113.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $213,644 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1369% more expensive in Novato
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Novato, CA
Compared to Detroit, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.6% 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
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,441.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher

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