Payson, Arizona vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 103.2% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $101,624 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Payson, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.2% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher