Los Gatos, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 61.0% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $89,807 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Austin
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Los Gatos, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% lower
      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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower