Richmond, Virginia vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 244.8% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $310,364 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
607% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Richmond, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  244.8% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  795.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower