Bend, Oregon vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 52.5% more expensive than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $152,475 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Bend, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher