Santa Monica, California vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 21.9% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $182,825 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
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  21.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
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  Personal
  1.2% higher
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