Los Gatos, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 26.4% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $56,693 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Los Gatos, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher