Torrance, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 6.5% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $53,273 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Torrance, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher