Santa Rosa, California vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 33.5% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $100,159 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Novato
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Novato, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher