Novato, California vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 17.0% more expensive than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $58,496 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fremont
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Novato, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower