Novato, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 19.1% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $40,475 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Boston
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Novato, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher