Novato, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 36.1% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $47,889 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Reno
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to Novato, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower