Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Texas vs Novato, California


The cost of living in Novato, California is 144.5% more expensive than Sparks, Texas.

You would need a salary of $305,650 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Sparks, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
745% more expensive in Novato
than in Sparks, Texas
Sparks, TX vs Novato, CA
Compared to Sparks, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.5% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,336.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.9% higher

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