Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 265.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $200,738 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
650% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  265.0% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  842.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher