Novato, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 44.6% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $27,704 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Novato, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower