Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 223.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $388,359 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  223.6% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  600.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher