Manhattan, New York vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 49.7% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $793,324 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% lower