What is a pro or con of living in Los Gatos, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 258% more expensive in Los Gatos.

What salary do I need to live in Los Gatos, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $76,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $167,240 in Los Gatos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. LOS GATOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 120.1% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $167,240 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Los Gatos, CA

Compared to Washington, Los Gatos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

120.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

244.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

10.6% higher

Health

12.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Los Gatos, CA

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