Laurel, Mississippi vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 178.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $139,028 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
815% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Laurel, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.1% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  734.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  70.8% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher