MoveNumbers
Tap to swap

Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Los Gatos, CA โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from San Jose, CA area

$

Numbers update automatically as you type

You'd save $4.0K/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $102.1K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 53.2%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$3,991
Savings
Annual Impact
$47.9K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Los Gatos, CA

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$2.52M

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:47
Median Home:$176K

Los Gatos, CA

The Golden State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in California, this city has a population of 32K residents.

Indianapolis, IN

The Hoosier State

888K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 888K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Los Gatos, CA vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 75.8%
Los Gatos, CA
$8,049
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$6,100
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 15.4%
Los Gatos, CA
$1,086
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$167
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 8.7%
Los Gatos, CA
$1,302
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$113
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 5.8%
Los Gatos, CA
$1,688
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$97.73
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 14.3%
Los Gatos, CA
$679
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$96.96
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 12.5%
Los Gatos, CA
$447
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$55.98
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Indianapolis, IN: Marion County Income Tax$3,030/yr (2.0%)

Los Gatos, CA has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$2,233
To$1,030
โ†“ $1,203
1 Bed
From$2,540
To$1,170
โ†“ $1,370
2 Bed
From$2,965
To$1,360
โ†“ $1,605
3 Bed
From$3,916
To$1,760
โ†“ $2,156
Los Gatos, CAZIP-level data

1BR range: $3,230โ€“$3,230/mo

Indianapolis, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,870/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$13,251
Monthly in Los Gatos, CA
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$6,519
Difference

Home Values

Los Gatos
Indianapolis
$2.52M
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +0.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +41.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$2.52M
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 93% less expensive than Los Gatos

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $5.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$482
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.9%
Rate difference

Los Gatos, CA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
California State Tax
Effective: 7.1%
$10.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.8%
$47.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,530/month
$102.4K

Indianapolis, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

Additional Tax Information

Los Gatos, CA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:10.5%
Property Tax:0.8%

Indianapolis, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Los Gatos
Indianapolis
47 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
55.4%
Good Air Days
36.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒก
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between California and Indiana on TaxTakeHome.com

Similar cost to Indianapolis, IN

Other cities in a similar price range

Want to compare different cities?

New Comparison