Scotts Valley, California vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 65.5% more expensive than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $82,767 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Los Gatos, CA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Los Gatos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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