Buffalo, New York vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 274.5% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $674,034 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1030% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  274.5% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,148.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher