Gilroy, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 15.6% more expensive than Gilroy, California.

You would need a salary of $57,794 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilroy, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Gilroy, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Gilroy, California
Gilroy, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Gilroy, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower