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SANTA CRUZ vs. LOS GATOS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Los Gatos, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is
62.9%
more expensive
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$149,822
in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is
more expensive
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Los Gatos is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
62.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
110.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.3% higher
Commute
35.4% higher
Health
1.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.6% higher
Cost of Food
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