Paramount, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 38.9% more expensive than Paramount, California.

You would need a salary of $69,465 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramount, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Paramount, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Novato
than in Paramount, California
Paramount, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Paramount, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher