Los Gatos, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 35.1% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $32,438 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in San Jose
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Los Gatos, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower