Novato, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 11.6% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $66,332 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Boulder
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Novato, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower