What is a pro or con of living in Novato, Californiacompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 122% more expensive in Novato.

What salary do I need to live in Novato, California copmared to Vancouver, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Vancouver, Washington should increase to $80,297 in Novato, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VANCOUVER vs. NOVATO
Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 60.6% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,297 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Novato
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Novato, CA

Compared to Vancouver, Novato is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

160.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.1% higher

Commute

0.4% lower

Health

21.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vancouver, WA vs. Novato, CA

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