Los Gatos, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 73.2% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $13,383 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% cheaper in Detroit
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Los Gatos, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower