What is a pro or con of living in Scotts Valley, Californiacompared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Scotts Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Scotts Valley, California copmared to Silver Spring, Maryland?

A salary of $150,000 in Silver Spring, Maryland should increase to $229,587 in Scotts Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SILVER SPRING vs. SCOTTS VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 53.1% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $229,587 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, MD vs. Scotts Valley, CA

Compared to Silver Spring, Scotts Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

130.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

17.0% lower

Health

25.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Silver Spring, MD vs. Scotts Valley, CA

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