Burke, Virginia vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 36.1% more expensive than Burke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,049 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Burke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Burke, Virginia
Burke, VA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Burke, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower