Placentia, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 15.9% more expensive than Placentia, California.

You would need a salary of $57,951 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Placentia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Placentia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Novato
than in Placentia, California
Placentia, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Placentia, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher