Modesto, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 64.9% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $126,170 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Novato
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Modesto, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher

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