Novato, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 41.6% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $43,813 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Carson City
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Novato, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower