Sammamish, Washington vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 57.2% more expensive than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $157,211 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower