Fremont, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 9.7% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $45,151 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Scotts Valley
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Fremont, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower