La Center, Washington vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 28.5% more expensive than La Center, Washington.

You would need a salary of $147,760 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Center, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilroy, California is more expensive than La Center, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Gilroy
than in La Center, Washington
La Center, WA vs. Gilroy, CA
Compared to La Center, Gilroy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower