Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 19.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $48,362 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Novato
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Novato, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher

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