Richmond, Indiana vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 202.0% more expensive than Richmond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $181,176 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Richmond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
793% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Richmond, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.0% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  993.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher