Sunnyvale, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 28.6% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $35,686 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Scotts Valley
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher