Cary, North Carolina vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 190.7% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $218,026 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Cary, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.7% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher