Louisville, Kentucky vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 111.3% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $120,418 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Novato
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Louisville, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.3% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  413.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.2% higher