Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Scotts Valley, California


The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 62.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,882 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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