Bloomington, Indiana vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 126.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $113,235 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.5% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  372.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher