Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 137.8% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $337,629 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Appleton, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.8% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  501.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher