West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Novato, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novato, California is 88.4% more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $103,603 in Novato, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novato, California is more expensive than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Novato
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Novato, CA
Compared to West St. Paul, Novato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  47.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher