Austin, Texas vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 156.1% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $128,053 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Austin, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.1% 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
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher