Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 32.4% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,212 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Novato
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher