Los Gatos, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 49.4% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,975 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Seattle
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Los Gatos, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher