Paramus, New Jersey vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 107.6% more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $103,822 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Paramus, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.6% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower