Houston, Texas vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 247.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $322,725 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
833% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Houston, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  247.0% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  934.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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