Cost of Living Calculator - Shawnee, Kansas vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 83.6% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $137,727 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Novato
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs Novato, CA
Compared to Shawnee, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.6% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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