Cost of Living Calculator - Novato, California vs Chico, California


The cost of living in Chico, California is 39.6% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $604,222 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chico
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Novato, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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