Long Beach, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 19.1% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $59,554 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Novato
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher