Novato, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 32.6% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $33,694 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Novato, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower