Novato, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 11.5% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $239,082 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Seattle
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Novato, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower