What is a pro or con of living in Los Gatos, Californiacompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 860% more expensive in Los Gatos.

What salary do I need to live in Los Gatos, California copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $269,870 in Los Gatos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. LOS GATOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Gatos, California is 259.8% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $269,870 in Los Gatos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Gatos, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
860% more expensive in Los Gatos
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Los Gatos, CA

Compared to Springfield, Los Gatos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

259.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,057.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

60.2% higher

Health

18.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Los Gatos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Los Gatos, CA

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