| | Mountain House, CA | Los Gatos, CA | United States |
| Overall | 124.7 | 231.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.8 | 120.4 | 100 |
| Health | 100.7 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 265.9 | 803.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $723,600 | $2,313,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,730.0% | 10,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 159.4 | 149.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.4 | 155.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Mountain House 
4 Reviews
I have lived in Mountain house for 11 years. I absolutely love it. You will not find a better sense of community anywhere. The schools are top rated, the people are More
After covid 19 world i think it has proven best place to live with its price tag and awesome and diversified neighborhood with lots of parks , good rating schools. I More
I have lived in this area for over two years now. Relative quiet, reasonable home prices, new schools, feel of a new community. More
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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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