Forestville, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 43.0% more expensive than Forestville, California.

You would need a salary of $71,500 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forestville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Forestville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Forestville, California
Forestville, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Forestville, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower