Oakland, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 7.4% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $53,683 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Novato
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Oakland, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher