Cost of Living Calculator - Novato, California vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 31.7% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $51,214 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Austin
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Novato, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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