Norton, Massachusetts vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 64.1% more expensive than Norton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $82,035 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Norton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Novato
than in Norton, Massachusetts
Norton, MA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Norton, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher