Novato, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 37.7% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $46,702 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Novato, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower