Novato, California vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 37.4% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $46,979 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Flagstaff
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Novato, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower