Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs Los Gatos, California


The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 19.9% more expensive than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $89,949 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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