Palo Alto, California vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 23.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $38,286 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Los Gatos
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower