Gilroy, California vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 2.3% more expensive than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $51,126 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Gilroy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Solvang
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Gilroy, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower