Hawthorne, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 14.3% more expensive than Hawthorne, California.

You would need a salary of $148,583 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hawthorne, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Hawthorne, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Novato
than in Hawthorne, California
Hawthorne, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Hawthorne, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher