Fresno, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 93.8% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $116,283 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Fresno, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher