Novato, California vs. Driftwood, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Driftwood, Texas is 17.1% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $41,451 in Driftwood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Driftwood, Texas is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Driftwood
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Driftwood, TX
Compared to Novato, Driftwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% lower