Austin, Texas vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 54.7% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $123,771 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Austin, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher