Carpinteria, California vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 74.7% more expensive than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $87,348 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Carpinteria, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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