Seattle, Washington vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 97.5% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $284,396 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Seattle, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.5% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower