Novato, California vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 30.5% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $173,747 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Arvada
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Novato, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% lower
      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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower