Cost of Living Calculator - Happy Valley, Oregon vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 33.5% more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,727 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Novato
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy_Valley, OR vs Novato, CA
Compared to Happy_Valley, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher

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