Cost of Living Calculator - Falls Church, Virginia vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 21.8% more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,340 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Novato
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs Novato, CA
Compared to Falls Church, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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