Cost of Living Calculator - Novato, California vs Kelso, Washington


The cost of living in Kelso, Washington is 48.0% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $39,034 in Kelso, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kelso, Washington is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Kelso
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs Kelso, WA
Compared to Novato, Kelso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower

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