Novato, California vs. Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista, California is 22.2% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $116,675 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Vista
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Vista, CA
Compared to Novato, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower