Cost of Living Calculator - Novato, California vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 21.8% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $215,071 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Novato, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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