Albany, Oregon vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 99.4% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $99,701 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Albany, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.4% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher