Los Gatos, CA vs Piedmont, CA

Los Gatos is moderately more affordable than Piedmont, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Los Gatos scores 294 compared to 311 for Piedmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Piedmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Los Gatos is $2,969/month compared to $3,501/month in Piedmont — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Los Gatos has cheaper rent, Piedmont actually has lower median home values ($2,000,001 vs $2,000,001).

Median household income in Los Gatos is $207,891 compared to $250,001 in Piedmont (-16.8%). While Piedmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Los Gatos spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Piedmont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (60.7°F vs 58.1°F). Piedmont receives more rainfall at 18.7" per year compared to 13.5" in Los Gatos.