Agoura Hills, CA vs Gilroy, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Gilroy is 17.8% cheaper than Agoura Hills. With a cost index of 188 vs 222, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Gilroy to Agoura Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Agoura Hills is $3,094/month compared to $2,270/month in Gilroy — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gilroy is more affordable at $975,800 median vs $1,072,200.

Median household income in Agoura Hills is $171,944 compared to $131,554 in Gilroy (+30.7%). While Agoura Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Agoura Hills spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Gilroy.