| | Los Gatos, CA | Lawrence, KS | United States |
| Overall | 231.0 | 93.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 120.4 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 107.7 | 105.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 803.3 | 83.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $2,313,600 | $273,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,130.0% | 10,460.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 149.6 | 86.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 155.9 | 120.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Los Gatos 
6 Reviews
Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable More
Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in More
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Reviews for Lawrence 19 Reviews
I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college More
Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun More
While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be More
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